Larson: An Historic President Makes an Historic Nomination to the Supreme Court

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Larson: An Historic President Makes an Historic Nomination to the Supreme Court

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the announcement of President Barack Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

"In making his first nomination to the Supreme Court, President Obama has once again broken historic barriers and proved to young Americans that no matter their background, or the challenges they face, they can achieve their dreams. Judge Sotomayor is a brilliant legal thinker. She will bring to the Supreme Court the qualifications and experiences of a successful career on the bench and a deep, common sense understanding of how judicial decisions impact real people's lives. Her upbringing in a Bronx, NY public housing project gives her a unique view of the issues this country faces and the possibilities for those who believe in the American dream. I urge the Senate to take up her nomination swiftly."

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