Bennet Statement on Judge Sotomayor’s Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court
August 6, 2009Washington, DC - Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, made the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted by a margin of 68 to 31 to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor to serve as Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. Bennet voted in favor of her nomination:
"Judge Sotomayor has the intellect, professional background, and judicial temperament necessary to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court," said Bennet. "Her confirmation today is a compelling reminder that, in this nation, anything is possible."
Bennet delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate urging his colleagues to support Judge Sotomayor's nomination. To view the text and video of his remarks, please click here.