Arriving at this funeral home in el paso. We have a report as well on his funeral arrangements. In washington flags flying halfstaff at the Supreme Court where Justice Scalia served nearly 30 years also halfstaff at the white house. Political tributes to the conservative justice came in with highly political pledges. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell immediately arguing president obama should simply leave the seat vacant saying quote the American People should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice, therefore this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president. Now that would be highly unusual. The president immediately rebuffed the senate leader, saying he will fulfill his duty to appoint a replacement, and that congress should fulfill its duty. I plan to fulfill my Constitutional Responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time. There will be plenty of time for me to do so, and for the senate to fulfill its responsibility to give that p