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President George Bush, right, meets with his Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Oct. 9, 1991. J. David Ake/AFP via Getty Images
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas criticized Joe Biden, a former senator and vice president, for his questioning during the hearings that ultimately saw Thomas confirmed to the court.
Thomas, 71, was confirmed on Oct. 15, 1991, with a narrow 52-48 vote.
