Sotomayor discusses her `` Latina soul , '' how Puerto Rican dishes shaped her . She said she hopes experiences would help her reach better judicial conclusion . ` ` Latina comment used in 2001 2002 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2002 speeches . `` But that 's why I want to read more of her cases to make sure that is the case . '' Sen. Dianne 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 . ` ` Latina comment used in 2001 2002 , 1994 , 1999 , and 2002 speeches . Sen. Dianne Feinstein : Sotomayor described remark as `` a poor choice of words ''