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Sonia Sotomayor: I do not believe that judges should use their personal feelings, beliefs, or value systems or make their--to influence…

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I do not believe that judges should use their personal feelings, beliefs, or value systems or make their--to influence their outcomes.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor asserts judges must remain impartial and not let personal beliefs affect decisions.

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