Clarence Thomas: “There seems to be this overwhelming pressure for us to agree with the prevailing notions which I consider almost…”

‘What if they had certain books marked that were off limits to me?’ That would be wrong.

I mean, how stupid is that? Look at me.

There’s this overriding public view that you’re not supposed to think this way, therefore you’re not black, therefore you’re discredited.

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.