Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor last week, and this is video of him discussing that meeting. He specifically asked Judge Sotomayor if she thought unborn children had any rights under the Constitution. Her reply was that she had never considered it before.
Senator DeMint issued a statement after the meeting, saying,
“We had a good meeting that covered a wide array of issues and Judge
Sotomayor was very personable and engaging. However, I didn’t hear
anything today that eased my concerns."
He went on to clarify,
“When I asked if an unborn child has any rights whatsoever, I was
surprised that she said she had never thought about it. This is not
just a question about abortion, but about the respect due to human life
at all stages, and I hope this is cleared up in her hearings.
“Those who serve on the highest court in America must have an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and equal justice for all Americans. I will continue to review Judge Sotomayor’s decisions and public statements and will watch her hearings closely.”
(Thanks to our friends at Human Events for the video)“Those who serve on the highest court in America must have an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and equal justice for all Americans. I will continue to review Judge Sotomayor’s decisions and public statements and will watch her hearings closely.”
