Senator Ben Nelson on Judge Sotomayor

Nelson Statement On Meeting With Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Nominee To The U.S. Supreme Court

June 9, 2009 – Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson released the following statement after meeting today with Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s nominee to replace Associate Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court:

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“I was pleased to meet with Judge Sotomayor today and I am impressed with what I have learned so far about her life, career and views. We had a very good discussion about the role of the different branches of government, her history on the bench and previous cases, and her judicial philosophy.

“I believe Judge Sotomayor understands how crucial it is to faithfully uphold the law and Constitution on the bench, and not bring an agenda to the bench seeking to make law. I also believe she is committed to respecting settled law and precedent.

“The American people deserve a thorough and even-handed confirmation process in the weeks ahead. I look forward to learning more about Judge Sotomayor in that process. It would be unfair to prejudge the nominee, one way or the other, before she has a fair hearing before the Judiciary Committee, has the opportunity to tell her story to the American people and the Senate has time to consider her entire record.”

Source: Senator Ben Nelson