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The speaker says she tries to keep in mind how her decisions affect real people and organizations. She emphasizes the practical consequences of her choices, not just abstract principles.
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About Sonia Sotomayor
American lawyer and jurist
Sonia Sotomayor is an American lawyer and jurist who has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2009. Nominated by President Barack Obama, she became the third woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Her place in American legal history is closely tied to that appointment, which began on August 8, 2009. She is known for her work on the nation’s highest court and for public remarks that often reflect law, justice, and the responsibilities of office.
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