WASHINGTON, DC -House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on Senate confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third female justice confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
"This is a proud day in American history. Judge Sotomayor embodies the American dream-through determination and hard work she has reached the pinnacle of her profession. Her addition to the Supreme Court moves the nation another step closer to a more perfect union."