It is inconceivable to me today that a decision permitting the detention/arrest of an individual solely on the basis of their race would be considered appropriate by our government.

I accepted and applied established Supreme Court precedent that the Supreme Court in its own opinion in Heller acknowledged answered a different question.

I believe my 17-year record on the two courts would show that in every case that I render, I first decide what the law requires under the facts before me.

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would reach wise decisions.

I was trying to inspire them to believe that their life experiences would enrich the legal system.

I try to pass on this legacy by serving as a mentor and friend to my many godchildren and to students of all backgrounds.

I can only explain what I think judges should do, which is judges can't rely on what's in their heart.

I would never, ever endorse, approve or tolerate, if I had any control over individuals, that kind of conduct.

Few judges could claim they love baseball more than I do, for obvious reasons.

we start with the assumption that it is for Congress, not the federal courts, to articulate the appropriate standards to be applied as a matter of federal law.

I am very grateful to the President, and humbled to be here today as a nominee to the United States Supreme Court.

The law that lawyers practice and judges declare is not a definitive, capital `L' law that many would like to think exists.