Reaching a conclusion has to start with what the parties are arguing, but examining in all situations carefully the facts as they… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
When I talk to kids, I often tell them, "I'm going to disappoint you someday. I won't be worth my salt as… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
My hope is that I will take the good from my experiences and extrapolate them further into areas with which I am… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
People in some situations act worse than animals. You can't be a judge if you try to be a robot. Because then… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
When I first became a judge on the district court, I had one lawyer who came to argue before me, and he… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. They… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I accept the proposition that... to judge is an exercise of power and because ... there is no objective stance but only… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. It's… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I don't stand by the understanding of that statement that I will ignore other facts or other experiences because I haven't had… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
All judges have cases that touch our passions deeply, but we all struggle constantly with remaining impartial. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
As a Catholic, you can have two views on capital punishment. You can think, let Caesar do what Caesar needs to do,… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
That's why we have appellate judges that are more than one judge because each of us, from our life experiences, will more… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The worst thing you want is a willy-nilly judge who is swayed by the political whims of the era or the time.… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I can and do aspire to be greater than the sum total of my experiences, but I accept my limitations. I willingly… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I'm a common law judge. I believe in deciding every case on its facts, not on a legal philosophy. And I believe… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I do think there is a value in the services of judges for long periods of time. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
It is very important when you judge to recognize that you have to stay impartial. That's what the nature of my job… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The task of a judge is not to make the law - it is to apply the law. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I got a message from one of my friends in Puerto Rico, who said, 'Sonia, there's nobody working in Puerto Rico - they're all… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
In the wider context, what I believe I was - the point I was making was that our life experiences do permit us to… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have spent my years since Princeton, while at law school and in my various professional jobs, not feeling completely a part of the… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The first case I sat on... was Citizens United. Talk about being thrown in. Needless to say, if I was scared before, I was… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“Over the years, I have gathered more godchildren than anyone I know, and I take the role seriously.” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I am growing to love DC.This [Washington] is a beautiful city. I think every citizen should come see their capital. A lot of the… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“I think that even someone who got into an institution through affirmative action could prove they were qualified by what they accomplished there. Page 188” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“The persistence or failure of human relationships cannot be predicted by any set of objective or universal criteria. We are all limited, highly imperfect… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
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