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Clarence Thomas: If they can prove you wrong, fine. But if they call you names or say you’re not black, I mean, how stupid is that? Look…

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
If they can prove you wrong, fine. But if they call you names or say you’re not black, I mean, how stupid is that? Look at me.
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Clarence Thomas

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Responding to attacks on his identity.

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