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Statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Scalia

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

"Antonin Scalia was a man of immense intellect and a dedicated jurist who loved his work as a justice on the Supreme Court.  He was also a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who loved life.  My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends.

"President Obama should nominate a replacement immediately and the Senate should do their job of voting on his nominee.  It would be a disservice to the country to leave the seat vacant for almost a year until another president is elected."