The speech was about the Declaration of Independence.

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While we have failed the ideals of the declaration time and again, I know of no time when the ideals have failed us.

The Declaration of Independence “establishes a moral ideal that we as citizens are duty-bound to uphold and sustain. We may fall short, but our imperfection does not relieve us of our obligation.”

Thomas’ message about the declaration may be summarized: There are eternal truths; they are true for all of humanity; and it is the personal responsibility of each individual to live up to them.

Thomas’ detractors are those who reject these premises. This defines the culture war that so deeply and dangerously divides America today.

https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/09/22/clarence-thomas-remarks-reveal-americas-true-culture-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clarence-thomas-remarks-reveal-americas-true-culture-war

Video of full speech:

https://hooktube.com/watch?v=CoTjoFMKD6g