Connecticut Attorney General's Office

Press Release

Attorney General's Statement On Nomination Of Judge Sotomayor To U.S. Supreme Court

May 26, 2009

"I am tremendously pleased by the President's nomination of Judge Sotomayor. In my personal experience, I have found her to be extraordinarily intelligent, fair and insightful.

"My hope is that her confirmation process will be about these very impressive qualities as a judge, rather than her views on particular issues. I will support her enthusiastically, and seek similar support from my colleagues around the country."