Political Quotes

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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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

Editor's note · Context

Sotomayor expresses regret over mandatory sentencing in a specific case.

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