I actually thought that Senator Schumer did a good job of asking you questions

I think you made a similar finding with different underlying facts in United States v. Santa.

She solemnly adheres to the rule of law and believes that it should be applied equally and fairly to all Americans.

Sonia Sotomayor went out of her way to stand shoulder to shoulder with those of us in public safety at a time when New York City needed strong, tough, and fair prosecutors.

Our support for Sonia is entirely nonpartisan.

We are grateful to President Obama for making a wise decision in nominating Judge Sotomayor.

I urge you all to support her.

I think that all any of us can expect and hope for and want is that she is fair, open-minded, and that she applies the law to the facts, and, clearly, her record has done that.

Well, I would say that her opinion probably rules, if you look at how she actually ruled on this.

I thought you so succinctly described the effect that her ruling had on many, many people across this country.

Her story resonates with all Americans. She is proof that in our country, in our country, there is no limit, even for those of us from the most humble of backgrounds.

I think we can be assured she will do it as a Justice.

I want to thank all of you, and you just did a marvelous job in stating your opinions.

I think that may be reflected in the fact that she has been endorsed--in our last panel, Louis Freeh, who had been appointed by George H.W. Bush and, also, served as the FBI director.

We are confident that Judge Sotomayor is extraordinarily well qualified to serve as a justice for the Supreme Court.

Judge Sotomayor has written or joined more than 3,000 opinions in her 17 years as a judge and she has never used foreign law to interpret the Constitution or statutes.

Her extensive judicial record shows that her background and her experiences do not detract from her ability to adhere to the rule of law.

I hope you will look into that model.