There's a great variety of people in Washington, but I think because of the great concentration of people in New York, that variety is more visible. You walk the streets and there are people of every color, shape and size, ethnic background, religion, it doesn't matter. It's always present.

I come to every case with an open mind. Every case is new to me.

I have spent my years since Princeton, while at law school and in my various professional jobs, not feeling completely a part of the worlds I inhabit. I am always looking over my shoulder wondering if I measure up.

I do think there is a value in the services of judges for long periods of time.

I am growing to love DC. But the core of Sonia is a New Yorker.

Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich.

If the system is broken, my inclination is to fix it rather than to fight it. I have faith in the process of the law, and if it is carried out fairly, I can live with the results, whatever they may be.