Speaking of Leading Latinas, the MOMocrats send hearty congratulations to newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She was just confirmed by the Senate in a 68-31 vote.
President Obama issued the following statement following Sotomayor's confirmation:
"...[W]ith this historic vote, the Senate has affirmed that Judge Sotomayor has the
intellect, the temperament, the history, the integrity and the independence of
mind to ably serve on our nation’s highest court. This
is a role that the Senate has played for more than two centuries, helping to
ensure that 'equal justice under the law' is not merely a phrase
inscribed above our courthouse door, but a description of what happens every
single day inside the courtroom. It's a promise that, whether you’re a
mighty corporation or an ordinary American, you will receive a full and fair
hearing. And in the end, the outcome of your case will be determined by
nothing more or less than the strength of your argument and the dictates of the
law.
These core American ideals -- justice, equality, and opportunity -- are the very ideals that have made Judge Sotomayor’s own uniquely American journey possible. They're ideals she's fought for throughout her career, and the ideals the Senate has upheld today in breaking yet another barrier and moving us yet another step closer to 'a more perfect union.' Like so many other aspects of this nation, I'm filled with pride in this achievement and great confidence that Judge Sotomayor will make an outstanding Supreme Court justice. This is a wonderful day for Judge Sotomayor and her family, but I also think it's a wonderful day for America."
These core American ideals -- justice, equality, and opportunity -- are the very ideals that have made Judge Sotomayor’s own uniquely American journey possible. They're ideals she's fought for throughout her career, and the ideals the Senate has upheld today in breaking yet another barrier and moving us yet another step closer to 'a more perfect union.' Like so many other aspects of this nation, I'm filled with pride in this achievement and great confidence that Judge Sotomayor will make an outstanding Supreme Court justice. This is a wonderful day for Judge Sotomayor and her family, but I also think it's a wonderful day for America."
Great news! She certainly had the most distinguished record of achievement we've seen in a long time from a nominee.
Posted by: cynematic | August 06, 2009 at 03:22 PM