Rep. Linda Sánchez Applauds Sotomayor Nomination
May 26, 2009
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to serve on the United States Supreme Court.
“With this nomination, another glass ceiling has been broken for Hispanics in this country,” Congresswoman Linda Sánchez said. “Judge Sotomayor’s life is a testament to the power of education and hard work that defines and lifts so many immigrant families. She is uniquely qualified to ensure that all communities are treated fairly in the eyes of the law. I hope she is speedily confirmed.”
“With this nomination, another glass ceiling has been broken for Hispanics in this country,” Congresswoman Linda Sánchez said. “Judge Sotomayor’s life is a testament to the power of education and hard work that defines and lifts so many immigrant families. She is uniquely qualified to ensure that all communities are treated fairly in the eyes of the law. I hope she is speedily confirmed.”