On the recordMay 7, 2009
You do not deserve this, sir. I am deeply sorry for you and your family, but I have no choice.
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congress.govYou do not deserve this, sir. I am deeply sorry for you and your family, but I have no choice.
Sotomayor expresses regret over mandatory sentencing in a specific case.
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