Pretty sure it's the fact that something exists
Answer: Inference: A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Explanation:
Similes compare two things. Because clowns are considered by most to be very funny, the object would also have to be something funny.
Therefore you could say...
A clown is as funny as a medieval joker.
A clown is as funny as a cat barking like a dog.
A clown is as funny as a comedy movie.
Her intended purpose is to emphasize the importance of having more women judges in the court. She also believes that adequate representation must be given to blacks for an inclusive court. She says that she has done justice to her job with all her talent.