Honorable Maria Cantwell
United States Senator, Washington, Democrat
Maria Cantwell was elected to the U.S. Senate from Washington in 2000. The following is excerpted from Senator Cantwell’s August 6, 2009, remarks during the Senate floor debate on confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.I rise today with great pride to express my support for the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Today, the Senate is on the verge of a historic decision in confirming Judge Sotomayor. She brings a wealth of experience to this lifetime appointment, with 17 years of service on the judicial bench — more…
