FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Sadosky
Sen. Hutchison Meets With Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
“American People Deserve a Thorough, Diligent, and Respectful Examination”
WASHINGTON, DC - After meeting with Judge Sonia Sotomayor this afternoon in the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas’ senior Senator, released the following statement:
“I was pleased to meet with Judge Sotomayor today. She certainly has an impressive resume and I enjoyed our time together. We had a productive meeting, allowing me to explore some of the questions I have about her judicial record. I remain troubled by some of her judicial opinions and how her previous statements might impact future decisions.
“One key concern is an opinion that Judge Sotomayor joined, following the D.C. v. Heller case, which suggested that the Second Amendment is not a fundamental right, and is therefore not binding on the states. I specifically raised the question with Judge Sotomayor as to whether she believes that Second Amendment rights are fundamental. With this issue potentially coming before the Supreme Court, it is critically important we confirm a Justice who believes the Second Amendment is a fundamental individual right. I hope to hear more from the Judge about her Second Amendment beliefs during her confirmation hearings.
“I look forward to continuing our dialogue. The American people deserve a thorough, diligent, and respectful examination of anyone nominated for such a consequential lifetime appointment.”
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