![]() ![]() She was truly a pioneer in the legal world and an American hero. Americans of all backgrounds benefitted from her fierce commitment to defending the rights enshrined in our Constitution. "The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a devastating loss for the Supreme Court and our country, and my thoughts go to her family during this very difficult time. "Our democracy depends on the American people having a voice by electing a President who will fill this vacancy." Her life and work paved a way for women like me to challenge norms and fight for people and causes that make our country stronger. As a Supreme Court justice, she upheld those sacred principles. As a lawyer, she challenged and defined 'equal justice under the law' in a way that changed our country to make it fairer and better. Her fierce advocacy for the protection of rights for all people under the law-women, workers, LGBTQ people alike-and her guardianship of the Constitution must not be taken for granted. ![]() Justice Ginsburg was a giant for justice and a force that represented the best of our judicial system and our country. "It is impossible to put into words the sadness and grief our country feels with the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Our next Supreme Court Justice must strive to uphold Ginsburg's enduring commitment to equality, opportunity and justice for all. ![]() "Justice Ginsburg's last wish was to be replaced after the next President is installed we must honor her wish and ensure that the People's will is reflected in the upcoming nomination process. A trailblazer for women's rights and gender equality, her brilliance, tenacity, and legacy will continue to inspire us all. ![]() "My wife Evelyn and I are heartbroken by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Every member of the Senate should be asked to commit to the McConnell Rule. Senator McConnell pleaded with us to let the voters have the last word. "Please remember Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's demand that Supreme Court vacancies go unfilled during a presidential election year, which was also Justice Ginsburg's dying wish. "The Supreme Court's most valiant champion for justice in our lifetime is gone. We must honor her legacy by redoubling our efforts to safeguard the rights of women, the rights of Americans with disabilities and the rights of all Americans for future generations. "Tonight we are devastated, but tomorrow we will roll up our sleeves and keep working. She will be sorely missed, but her unparalleled legacy and impact will never be forgotten. "Like so, so many other Americans tonight, I am deeply grateful for all that Justice Ginsburg did to ensure equal protection under the law for women across this country and to defend the rights of so many others. "Bader Ginsburg once said, 'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.' Those words guided me to bring my full self into rooms, and to sit at tables with the clarity that I'm there for a reason and must be boldly and courageously me. She made it clear that it is the right and duty of every woman to be her best, and to expect equity, and to fight for herself and others, if she does not get it. I admired her intellect, her fearlessness to speak openly about issues, and her tenacity in court. As a young lawyer, Bader Ginsburg was one of my role models. But Ruth Bader Ginsburg achieved and dreamed big for herself, and for all women. I am sorry to say that sexism is still prevalent in our society where women and men are not equally paid, and little girls are not always told to dream big. "For women, the path to a law degree has extra hurdles. Ruth Bader Ginsburg possessed a great legal mind and she used it to advocate for the rights of women and to be a voice for the underserved. This feeling is not only for the grief that her loving family must bear, but because of the devastating loss to our nation, and to women everywhere. "Tonight, when I learned of the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I felt a profound and deep sadness. Our prayer is that we honor this giant by honoring her fervent dying wish." Lt. MK and I grieve for Justice Ginsberg's family, friends and followers - but most of all, our entire nation. Her legacy will endure, but only if we fight as hard as she did to protect it. Just as importantly, she was a shining role model for girls everywhere - a testament to working hard and fighting for what's right. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was first a trailblazer and then a bulwark for equality, whether you are a woman, gay, a person of color or disabled. "America has lost an icon and inspiration. ![]()
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