Sotomayor discusses her `` Latina soul , '' how Puerto Rican dishes shaped her . " The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of a key part of President Obama's health care law next week. `` Wise Latina '' comment used in 1994 , 1999 , 2002 , 2004 and 2001 speeches . Sen. Feinstein : Sotomayor described remark as `` a poor choice of words ''
Sotomayor discusses her `` Latina soul , '' how Puerto Rican dishes shaped her . She said she hopes experiences would help her reach better judicial conclusion . `` Wise Latina '' comment used in 1994 , 1999 , 2002 , 2004 and 2001 speeches . Sen. Feinstein : Sotomayor described remark as `` a poor choice of words ''