“The person appointed to the Supreme Court will have an impact on our daily lives and on the lives of our children and grandchildren. That is why we in the Senate must ensure that any nominee to the court demonstrates that he or she is independent, fair-minded, and willing to reach impartial decisions based on the law without political bias.

“I am encouraged that in Judge Sotomayor, the President has selected an excellent nominee that demonstrates all of these qualities.

“Her life story is truly the story of the American dream. From a public housing project in the South Bronx to the U.S. Court of Appeals on the Second Circuit, Sonia Sotomayor will bring a wealth of experience, a keen intellect, and the judicial temperament needed on our nation’s highest court.

“I look forward to a fair and swift confirmation process.” – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow