Senator Warner released the following statement today regarding President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court:

“In nominating Judge Sonia Sotomayor to fill the seat that Justice Souter is vacating, President Obama has selected a woman with an extraordinary personal story and very impressive legal credentials.

"I now look forward to the Senate Judiciary Committee undertaking its confirmation responsibilities,  and I anticipate that the Senate will conduct its constitutional responsibility to advise and consent with thoroughness and without delay."