“I had no idea that Clarence Thomas would rebel the way he has against his own background and experiences. He was raised by his grandfather, and he has shown very little sensitivity to the environment his grandfather grew up down in Pin Point, Georgia.”

James Clyburn · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31

Clyburn expressed surprise that Thomas rebelled against his own background and upbringing in Pin Point, Georgia.