Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Things Clarence Thomas Wishes He Never Said

"Affirmative action is critical to minorities and women in this society. But for affirmative action laws, God only knows where I would be today. These laws and their proper application are all that stand between the first 17 years of my life and the second 17 years." Clarence Thomas 1983.

Aug 26, 2009 9:53:19 PM

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