When we saw the exposes about Clarence Thomas and others going on private planes to exotic locations, spas, when we hear stories that private interests have paid off, mortgages, vehicle loans, that is outrageous. We need a binding, tough standard of ethics and conduct [for the Supreme Court]. We're also very distrustful now of the court, because we saw three Trump appointed nominees lie to the Judiciary committee about their respect for precedent. (42:59–43:05)
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Asserts the need for a binding standard of ethics for the Supreme Court.
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