Today marks a proud moment in
history!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 6, 2009
NCLR HAILS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR
Washington, DC-NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national
Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, hailed
the U.S. Senate vote today to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the United States
Supreme Court. In a strong, bipartisan show of support, the Senate approved
the nomination by a vote of 68 to 31.
"August 6, 2009 marks a watershed moment for this great nation, and it is a
date that will quickly take hold in the memories of millions of Hispanic
Americans of all ages and backgrounds," stated NCLR President and CEO Janet
Murguía. "History was made today and our country will be the better for it."
"As was evident in her poised and thoughtful appearance before the Senate
Judiciary Committee, Sotomayor will bring to the Supreme Court a compelling
life story, 30 years of extensive experience in the law, 17 notable years on
the federal bench, and a dedication to the Constitution and to the rule of
law."
"Finally, our community has representation on the highest court in the land.
For that reason and many others, this vote matters to Latinos and it matters
to our country. Latinos will always remember who recognized
the significance of this nomination and did everything possible to make this
long-deferred dream a reality for the Hispanic community," Murguía
concluded.
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