That's the way the rules are written. Clarence Thomas received advice from the lawyers who advise on these matters and was told, follow the rules. So don't disclose personal hospitality. Well, The Democrats have gone crazy because over the years, Justice Thomas and his wife Jenny have taken a number of trips, and in particular with Harlan Crow. who is a real estate developer in Dallas. Someone's a good friend of mine and has taken trips with him, has gone camping with him as, as had meals with him. (15:29–15:37)
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Asserts that Democrats are upset over trips taken by Justice Thomas with Harlan Crow.
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