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As we reported last week, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) is adament about playing a key role in the confirmation process for President Obama’s nominee to succeed Justice David Souter.  Listening to him talk last week, one might have expected him to be tougher on Obama’s eventual pick, but here’s his statement regarding Obama’s selection of Sonia Sotomayor:

I applaud the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Her confirmation would add needed diversity in two ways: the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the high court,” Specter said. “While her record suggests excellent educational and professional qualifications, now it is up to the Senate to discharge its constitutional duty for a full and fair confirmation process.