06/27/1990
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"I myself plan to be there to help open this historic gathering."
"I said when I nominated Clarence Thomas that this man is a fiercely independent thinker, with an excellent legal mind, who believes passionately in equal opportunity for all Americans."
"Every American needs to recognize the importance of savings and investment."
"Clarence Thomas comes to the Supreme Court having worked in the private sector, having served in State government and in every branch of Federal Government."