Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2009
Personally, I don't, as a judge, in any way embrace it with respect to judging.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

Editor's note · Context

Sotomayor clarifies her stance on identity politics in judicial decisions.

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