Senator Martinez on Judge Sotomayor

Withholds decision on Sotomayor until after confirmation hearing

June 9, 2009 -- U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today met with United States Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

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After the meeting, the senator made the following comments.

Senator Martinez said:

"She is not only a delightful person, but also a very deep thinker about judicial issues. As a longtime lawyer, I enjoyed the conversation about issues of jurisprudence, the role of the judiciary, and the role of a judge.

"She is very bright and very much someone who would fit in very well at the Supreme Court.

"I am going to withhold any ultimate determination about my position on the nominee until after the committee hearings. But I am very impressed with her, not only her personal qualities, but also her understanding of the role of the judiciary and the role of the judge."

Source: Senator Mel Martinez