Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2009
One, in a tragic, tragic, horrible situation like that, can't feel anything but personal sense of regret, but those personal senses can't command a result in a case.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor expresses regret over ruling against victims but emphasizes adherence to the law.

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