Jim Clyburn
American politician (born 1940)
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I think that we are in a position now that calls for some significant actions taken by the Congress, and we ought to expand,
I had hoped that Clarence Thomas would follow the modern underpinnings of that Constitution of ours, but he has not done so,
Absolutely not. I have made mistakes in my life,
- Clyburn saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/media/jim…
That was a mistake on my part,
- Clyburn said of his past support for ThomasGuardiantheguardian.com/us/news…
I had no idea that Clarence Thomas would rebel the way he has against his own background and experiences,
- Clyburn saidNBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…
It’s a pleasure for me to be here today to present testimony in favor of my good friend Clarence Thomas. I have known Clarence for 10 years, and I consider him to be a personal and professional friend, in spite of the fact that he shares a conservative Republican philosophy.”
- During the confirmation process in 1991, Clyburn advocated for Thomas to be confirmed, telling a panel of senators at the timeNBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/congress…
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