Sonia Sotomayor
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2009
Sonia Maria Sotomayor (pronounced: ˈsoʊnjə ˌsoʊtoʊmaɪˈjɔr)[1] (born June 25, 1954) is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She is well-known for being the first Hispanic justice.
Sourced quotes
- "I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government."[2]
- Simple: I try not to forget what happens to other people after I make decisions.
- "I don't believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says. We should do honor to it."[3]
- Simple: I think that we should not change the Constitution. We should follow what it says.
References
- ↑ Audio file of Sotomayor's pronunciation of her name. For an English adaption, see inogolo:pronunciation of Sonia Sotomayor.
- ↑ "Remarks of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor". The Associated Press (May 26, 2009). Retrieved on August 25, 2009
- ↑ "Senate Will Have To Confirm Court Choice". NPR (May 26, 2009). Retrieved on August 25, 2009