"Though we often disagreed, Antonin Scalia was an unquestionably brilliant jurist, a man of deep principle, and a committed public servant. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and many admirers on this sad day.
"As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I believe it is critical for the President to now nominate a qualified candidate for this position and for the Senate to confirm a qualified nominee to fill the vacant seat on our nation's highest court.
"My hope is that the Senate, and the Judiciary Committee in particular, will work to ensure that the American people have a full Supreme Court."
