Hey now! Steady. (ap photo)
At a White House reception honoring Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor today, President Obama said a few nice things — nothing new. Sotomayor, who hasn’t said much outside of her confirmation hearings, had several things to say, including this:
“I am struck again today by the wonder of my own life, and the life we in America are so privileged to lead. In reflecting on my life experiences, I am thinking also today of the judicial oath of office that I first took almost two decades ago, and that I reiterated this past weekend — to judge without respect to what a person looks like, where they come from, or whether they are rich or poor, and to treat all persons as equal under the law. That is what our system of justice requires, and it is the foundation of the American people’s faith in the rule of law, and it is why I am so passionate about the law.”
Unrelated but also interesting: For today’s event, the president used a newish teleprompter (the TOTUS) comprised of two giant, flat screen televisions placed far away from the podium. News photographers have been struggling to shoot around his usual set-up, which generally includes two glass panels on poles.
Photo as soon as Mike Memoli posts one on RCP! Update: Memoli delivers!
