On the recordMay 7, 2009
International law and foreign law will be very important in the discussion of how we think about unsettled issues in our own legal system.
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congress.govInternational law and foreign law will be very important in the discussion of how we think about unsettled issues in our own legal system.
Sotomayor emphasizes the relevance of international law in U.S. legal discussions.
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