WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate approved Sonia Sotomayor for the United States Supreme Court:

    “This is a proud and historic day for our country.  Sonia Sotomayor has a distinguished record and has shown an unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law.  She brushed aside unfair personal attacks and performed brilliantly at confirmation hearings, proving to the Senate and the entire nation that she was more than qualified for this position.  I have no doubt that history will one day show that Sonia Sotomayor was an outstanding addition to the Supreme Court.  Sonia Sotomayor’s life has been one of breaking down barriers—and today I was proud to cast my vote for her to break down one more.”

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