New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Praises Selection of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for US Supreme Court
By admin - Posted on May 27th, 2009
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• Bill Richardson
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• Sonia Sotomayor
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May 26, 2009 -- SANTA FE -- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today praised President Barack Obama’s selection of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the United States Supreme Court.
“The President made an excellent choice in picking Judge Sotomayor, making her the first Hispanic Justice on the US Supreme Court,” said Governor Richardson.
“Her life experience combined with her legal intellect should make Judge Sotomayor an outstanding member of the Court. President Obama should be commended for combining diversity and impeccable legal credentials in his selection."
Source: New Mexico Governor
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