The Supreme Court nominee was again questioned about her "wise Latina" comments, made in a 2001 speech that has drawn sharp criticism as racially insensitive.

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Martinez, the only Hispanic Republican senator, said he is not concerned about Sotomayor's controversial "wise Latina" comments because, he said, there is no evidence that sentiment has influenced her judicial decisions. iReport.com: Is Sotomayor right for the Court?

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"I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life, " she said in the speech, explaining how she thinks life experiences can influence judicial rulings.

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