at an injustice which is being perpetrated on him. and i ask for a delay. >> danforth was bowing to the inevitable. some of thomas's supporters in both waters were wavering. they were under angry pressure from women. >> took the floor and suggested a delay, said that judge thomas wanted to have his name cleared. i think a delay is a good idea. >> reporter: key democratic supporters also wanted more time to check the facts. >> if i do not have the opportunity to do that, then this senator would regrettably be in a position that he would vote against the nomination of judge clarence thomas. >> the people have the right to know, mr. president. the people have the right to know. >> the people have the right to know. that was al the pal. that was alan dixon.