Sonia Sotomayor actually said...

I do not believe that judges should use their personal feelings, beliefs, or value systems or make their--to influence their outcomes.

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

05/07/2009

More Sonia Sotomayor Quotes

A judge should never rule from fear. A judge should rule from law and the Constitution.

Ignoring things and saying, you know, it doesn't happen isn't an answer to a situation.

I stand by the words. It fell flat.

a failed rhetorical flourish that fell flat.