Impassioned dissents, her lifes work will not only continue to shape jurisprudence but also enlighten scholars and students for generations. By all accounts Justice Ginsburg loved her work because she loved the law. In a more ordinary life story, her courage and continued excellence in the face of multiple serious illnesses would itself be the heroic climax rather than just one more remarkable chapter among so many. On the court Justice Ginsburg was a universe yale admired colleague. Its no wonder Many Americans have taken particular comfort these past days in remembering her famous friendship with her ideological opposite, the late Justice Scalia. Together they made sure the halls of justice also rang with laughter and comedy. They rarely sat on the same side of a high profile decision but still sat together at the opera and most any other time they could manage to be together. So the legal world is mounting the legal world is mourning a giant but Justice Ginsburgs fellow justices, a
Mr. President. Theel majority leader. Our nation is morning the end of an exceptional American Life. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg meant so much to our country. First and foremost, she was a brilliant generational legal mind who climbed past one obstacle after another to summit the very pinnacle of her profession. Justice ginsburg was a fixture on our nations highest court for more than a quarter of a century. She was not just a lawyer. No, not just a lawyer, but a leader from majority opinions to impassioned dissents. Her lifes work will not only continue to shape jurisprudence, but also enlightened scholars and students for generations. By all accounts, Justice Ginsburg loved her work because she loved the law. In a more ordinary life story, her courage and continued excellence in the face of multiple serious illnesses would itself be the heroic climax rather than just one more remarkable chapter among so many. On the court, Justice Ginsburg was a universally admired colleague. Its no
Ahead on washington journal, your thoughts and reaction to the events of the last few days as President Trump continues his treatment for covid19. We are dividing our phone lines regionally. 202 7488000 if you live in the eastern or central time zones. Those of you out west, 202 7488001. Send us a text message at 202 7488003. You can join us on social media, on twitter, and on facebook. Good sunday morning. Thanks for being with us. A lot to get to in the next couple of hours, including this headline from the New York Times, confusion and concern as the president ails. This headline, trump saying he is doing much better. He is not out of danger. That is from white house chief of staff mark meadows, contrasting a rosy picture painted by the president s dr. On television. Saturday evening, the president said he was starting to feel good. The video meant to reassure the nation posted on his website at realdonaldtrump. Com. [video clip] i want to begin by thanking all the incredible medica
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Procedural vote scheduled for 5 30 p. M. Eastern time. Live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. Ck will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god who has given us the gift of life, consecrate with your presence the way our lawmakers work today. Since they dont know what a day will bring, help them to strive to serve you in faithfulness each moment. In all things draw their minds to the goal of seeking to please you. As they draw near to you, illuminate their paths with your wisdom and grace. Show them how to unselfishly serve your great purposes for humanity, proving themselves worthy of your manifold blessings. And, lord, as millions mourn Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburgs death, send the solace of your comfort. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisib