George H.W. Bush: “I am absolutely convinced that he will be confirmed and will be on the…”

On the recordOctober 9, 1991

I am absolutely convinced that he will be confirmed and will be on the Supreme Court because, in my view, he deserves to be there.

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Exchange With Reporters on the Nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court

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