I can and do aspire to be greater than the sum total of my experiences, but I accept my limitations. I willingly accept that we who judge must not deny the differences resulting from experience and heritage but attempt, as the Supreme Court suggests, continuously to judge when those opinions, sympathies and prejudices are appropriate.

Diabetes taught me discipline.

All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know.

I am willing to bet that there are some Puerto Ricans who don’t know about [their status].

I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.

I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.

I had many reasons for writing memoir but among them was the hope that every Latino child and adult would find something familiar in it.