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Sonia Sotomayor: I regret that I have offended some people. I believe that my life demonstrates that that was not my intent to leave the…

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I regret that I have offended some people. I believe that my life demonstrates that that was not my intent to leave the impression that some have taken from my words.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor addresses concerns over her 'wise Latina' comment.

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