Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination "good nominee". Bush also stated that she was "excited" at the prospect of having another woman on the Supreme Court. New York Governor David Paterson applauded President Obama for the decision by saying, "Throughout her impressive life and career, Judge Sonia Sotomayor has demonstrated the integrity, leadership and intellect that make her an outstanding nominee to our nation's highest court. I congratulate President Obama for his selection of Judge Sotomayor, a native New Yorker whose legal mind will undoubtedly benefit our entire judicial system." Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney issued a statement saying, "The nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to
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