I think that even someone who got into an institution through affirmative action could prove they were qualified by what they accomplished there.

All I can say is that with business and the interest of any party before me, I will consider and apply the law as it is written by Congress and informed by precedent.

We apply law to facts. We don't apply feelings to facts.

I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or life experiences.

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

I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.

This wealth of experiences, personal and professional, have helped me appreciate the variety of perspectives that present themselves in every case that I hear.