Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below on the death of former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court David Souter:

“In his deeply impactful insight and integrity, as well as dedication to the rule of law, former Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a quiet leader and mentor of unsung stature. I knew him as a former state Attorney General who valued his relationships with former colleagues, and as a member of the Court when I argued cases there. David Souter’s humility and personal warmth combined with his intellectual brilliance and bravery made him a truly inspiring figure.”

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