On the recordMarch 6, 2013
My mom worked six days a week most of her adult life to be able to afford to come here. And if it hadn't been for the generosity of the church, we would not have been able to afford this.
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Sonia Sotomayor discusses her mother's hard work and the support of the church that enabled her education.
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