Republican Senator on possible Supreme Court nom Sonia Sotomayor: 'compassion...great intellect'

[Eric J in MN]

As it relates to Justice Sotomayor, what can one say but "only in this country." The daughter of a humble working family has risen by way of her legal, scholastic stewardship to the highest trial court in the federal district of, and premier district I might add with some prejudice, of the Southern District of New York where she has distinguished herself.

And I predicted to this committee, almost five years ago, that Judge Sotomayor would be an exemplary, outstanding justice. She has demonstrated that, repeatedly. She has shown compassion, wisdom, one of the great intellects on the court.

Her experience, both as a prosecutor, civil litigator, and federal trial judge, makes her an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Second Circuit.

- Alfonse D'Amato, then a Republican Senator representing New York, on September 30, 1997

[babylonsister]

1. As a NYer, he probably knows, too. Nice. nt

[aquart]

2. Need we mention the huge Spanish-speaking community in NY?

I have no reason to doubt the Judge's qualifications, everyone's been suggesting her. But our Alphonse was crooked to the bone.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

3. Wait a minute!!! Did he say "compassion"

Does "compassion"="empathy"? OMG!!! He talked in "code"!!!!!
:crazy:

[Eric J in MN]

4. Obama also used the word "compassion."

Obama praised David Souter for having "compassion" before explaining what he's looking for in nominee.

And yes, "compassion" seems interchangeable with how Obama is using the word "empathy."

http://talkradionews.com/2009/05/president-obamas-announcement-on-justice-souter/

[Eric J in MN]

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