Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States. Many people have no idea what the relationship is between Puerto Rico and the United States. And certainly, I have been asked if we are citizens.
Sonia SotomayorThe President [Barack Obama] had suggested that I not watch the news during the confirmation process. I assiduously followed his advice.
Sonia SotomayorWhen you come from a background like mine, where you're entering worlds that are so different than your own, you have to be afraid.
Sonia SotomayorThe first case I sat on... was Citizens United. Talk about being thrown in. Needless to say, if I was scared before, I was terrified.
Sonia Sotomayor