President Obama today nominated Sonia Sotomayor, a federal appeals court judge to the U.S. Supreme Court.
He described her as an "inspiring woman whom I believe will be a great justice" and said she had a "depth of experience and depth of perspective."
She described herself as "an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences." She also said, when making decisions, "I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and governments."
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If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor, a former prosecutor who was appointed to the federal bench by the first President Bush, would be the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the high court. She would succeed Justice David Souter, who has announced his retirement.
Sotomayor, who was diagnosed as a diabetic when she was eight and raised by her widowed mother for much of her childhood, would be the sixth Roman Catholic on the current Supreme Court. She grew up in a public housing project in New York City close to Yankee Stadium, and Obama noted that he hoped her nomination wouldn't be hurt among New England lawmakers because she is a lifelong Yankee fan.
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