Congratulations Justice Sotomayor!

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.afscme.org/press/26740.cfm

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, August 06, 2009
Congratulations Justice Sotomayor!

Statement by AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee following the U.S. Senate’s 68 to 31 vote to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court

“This is an exciting and historic day for all Americans. Judge Sonia Sotomayor is exactly the kind of experienced, capable and fair jurist the working men and women of this nation need.

“She has the experience, skills and judgment needed to defend the Constitution, protect the rights of all Americans and uphold the law. As a Supreme Court Justice, Judge Sotomayor will also bring a welcome perspective as the first Hispanic and the first woman of color to serve on the nation’s highest court.

“With their votes against confirmation today, thirty-one Republican Senators failed in their historic duty to confirm qualified, capable jurists to the Supreme Court. They put politics before duty by ignoring Judge Sotomayor’s outstanding educational credentials; her distinguished service; and her consistent and fair interpretation of the laws.”

AFSCME’s 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in hundreds of different occupations – from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers – AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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[applegrove]

1. Congrats! Very exciting news.