0Clarence Thomas Breaks His Vow of SilenceThis is big, peopleJustin GreenUpdated Apr. 21, 2017 12:23PM EDT / Published Jan. 14, 2013 1:05PM EST Not sure whether to applaud or cry. The last time Thomas spoke during oral arguments was 2006. Justin Green@https://www.twitter.com/jgreendcGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.