Atlantic coast. and these generous friends of thomas, friends who have become close with him after he is handed to the nation's highest court, include david sokol, a former top executive at berkshire. the late h wayne huizenga a florida billionaire, paul tony novelly, a literal oil baron. another names appear on promises financial exposures, which could be a violation of the law. according to ethics experts. joining me now, -- as a former federal judge, would you have unable to keep your job if you keep engage in conduct like clarence thomas. >> let me say this. there are two different regulat...