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Sonia Sotomayor: “In the past month, many Senators have asked me about my judicial philosophy. Simple: fidelity to the law.”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
In the past month, many Senators have asked me about my judicial philosophy. Simple: fidelity to the law.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor emphasizes her commitment to applying the law faithfully.

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