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The following are reactions to Ginsburg’s death:
President of the United States, Donald Trump
“She led an incredible life. What else can you say? She was an incredible woman,” the Republican president told reporters after learning of Ginsburg’s death after a campaign rally in Minnesota. “It saddens me to hear that.”
“Today, our nation mourns the loss of a titan of the law,” Trump said later in a statement. “Judge Ginsburg showed that one can disagree without being disagreeable with colleagues or with different points of view.”
See Trump’s reaction in the video above.
United States Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
“She was fierce and unwavering in her pursuit of … civil rights for all. Her views and dissensions will continue to shape the basis of the law for a generation … the voters must choose the president and the president must choose the president. judge for the Senate to consider. “
Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts
“Our nation has lost a historically statuesque jurist. On the Supreme Court we have lost a beloved colleague. Today we cry, but confident that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her: a tireless and determined defender of Justice. “
United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
“Justice Ginsburg has devoted herself to the legal profession and her 27 years of service on the Supreme Court,” the Senate’s top Republican said in a statement.
“Americans re-elected our majority in 2016 and we expanded it in 2018 because we committed to working with President Trump and supporting his agenda, in particular his prominent appointments to the federal judiciary. Once again, we will keep our promise. The president’s candidate Trump will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate. “
US Senator Dianne Feinstein
“Under no circumstances should the Senate consider a replacement for Judge Ginsburg until after the presidential inauguration.”
The Democratic Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer
“The American people must have a voice in selecting their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president,” Schumer said on Twitter. “She would like us all to fight as hard as we can to preserve her legacy.”
Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff
“To join the entire nation tonight in mourning the loss of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer, a dedicated public servant and an inspiration to many. My prayers go out to her family and friends,” she said on Twitter.
Jerrold Nadler, Democratic Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left an indelible mark on this country, and her loss will be deeply felt. She will be remembered for her brilliant mind, sharp wit, and tenacious, life-long fight to protect the rights of women in this country. In a year of untold losses, let’s pause for a moment to honor this remarkable woman who never backed down from a fight and was never afraid to stand up for what she believed in. “
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham
“It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Judge Ginsburg,” the Republican senator said on Twitter. “Judge Ginsburg was a trailblazer who had a tremendous passion for her causes.”
Republican Senator Mitt Romney
“The beautiful friendship he shared with the late Judge Scalia serves as a reminder that all Americans treat each other with kindness and respect, despite our differences.”
Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton
“Judge Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me,” the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate tweeted. “There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.”
President Trump’s son, Eric Trump
“Judge Ginsburg was an extraordinary woman with an amazing work ethic. She was a warrior with true conviction and she has my absolute respect! #RIP,” she wrote on Twitter.
Former President of the United States, George W. Bush
“She dedicated many of her remarkable 87 years to the pursuit of justice and equality, and inspired more than one generation of women and girls.”
Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter
“A powerful legal mind and a strong advocate for gender equality, she has been a beacon of justice throughout her long and remarkable career. I was proud to have appointed her to the United States Court of Appeals in 1980.”
Senator Bernie Sanders
“The passing of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss for our country,” the 2020 former Democratic presidential candidate tweeted. “She was an extraordinary advocate for justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great judges. of modern American history.
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