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Sonia Sotomayor: “He joined the court purely out of a sense of duty to the country.”

On the recordMay 8, 2025
He joined the court purely out of a sense of duty to the country.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor emphasized Souter's dedication to serving the nation.

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