OpinionClarence Thomas’s Great Speech on the DeclarationSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintSupreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at the University of Texas–Austin, in Austin, Texas, on April 15, 2026. AP Photo/Eric GayStar Parker4/23/2026|Updated: 4/29/20260:00X 1CommentaryMany speeches will be delivered this year about the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate its 250th birthday.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.