José A. Cabranes, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Portrait Dedication [49:49-50:58]
May it please court Chief Judge Thompson, distinguished members of my former court, Judge Granis, Kate, and friends all. It's great pleasure to be here and to celebrate this marvelous occasion where we honor not only one of the great judges of our court, but truly one of the great judges of the United States. Much has been already said to demonstrate what a truly outstanding judge he is, and it's even possible that the next speaker will also cover a bit of that ground. I can't count on that, but it is a distinct possibility. So I see no reason to gill the lily further. I've already said he's one of the greats of the nations, and I think that covers it all. I prefer to discuss another aspect of his career that perhaps has escaped your attention. It is the varieties of his heritage. It has been widely said that he is of Puerto Rican heritage.
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