For the sixth summer in a row, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spent several hours with the scholars of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. After marveling at how the size of the group has grown over the years, Justice Thomas offered great advice inspirational stories to the scholars. Topics discussed ranged from his judicial philosophies to current public policy concerns.

As always, the scholars had a spirited discussion on the topic of affirmative action. Whether they agreed or not, the scholars walked away from this meeting feeling enlightened and inspired.