LOS ANGELES—Upon learning of President Barack Obama’s nomination of Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement:
“The President has made an outstanding choice in nominating Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be our next Supreme Court Justice of the United States. Judge Sotomayor brings to our highest court the integrity, intellect, and fidelity to the constitution and the rule of law that we all seek in a Supreme Court Justice. In addition to her exemplary qualifications, Sonia Sotomayor brings with her a rich life experience that millions of working families can identify with—a life of hard work, determination, and faith in the promise of America. Judge Sotomayor embodies the qualities, experience and character we need in our next Supreme Court Justice.”
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