NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

“I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.”

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor

In an exchange with Sen. Patrick Leahy

during confirmation hearings.

“This is a system that was devised in the immediate aftermath of the most horrific attack on American soil that we’ve ever suffered. You need a warning system.”

Fran Townsend

A former homeland security adviser for George W. Bush on a review that could end the color-coded terrorism advisories.