I accept the proposition that...โto judge is an exercise of powerโ and because...โthere is no objective stance but only a series of perspectives โ no neutrality, no escape from choice in judging,โ I further accept that our experiences as women and people of color affect our decisions.
Sonia SotomayorTo the extent that the parents who send their children to these [Catholic] schools are parents like my own, who actually have faith in the church. Faith that it will provide their children with safety, a decent education and values about life and others. This is an institution that stands for all good in the world.
Sonia SotomayorI don't have a professional aspiration. But I do have a personal one: I want to continue growing as a person. I want to reach out more to people, learn more from them. Ultimately, I would like to be a great justice that people remember with respect and fondness.
Sonia Sotomayor