04/29/2010
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"Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, vice John Paul Stevens, retiring."
"I have considered the proposed Agreement."
"That understanding of law, not as an intellectual exercise or words on a page, but as it affects the lives of ordinary people, has animated every step of Elena's career."
"She warmed the hearts of countless Americans with her beautiful voice and dramatic performances on screen."