Arizona politicians send condolences after death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

PHOENIX — Arizona politicians sent their condolences following the news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at the age of 87 on Friday.

Ginsburg, the Supreme Court’s second female justice behind Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, was known as a feminist icon who championed women’s rights.

Her appointment by President Bill Clinton in 1993 was the first by a Democrat in 26 years.

PRESS RELEASE: House Democratic Statement on Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg #Azleg pic.twitter.com/VDc8T6KCOL

— Arizona House Democrats (@AZHouseDems) September 19, 2020

Chairwoman @kelliwardaz released the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: pic.twitter.com/p0XVKXQHIA

— Arizona Republican Party (@AZGOP) September 19, 2020

An outpour of condolences was quickly sent out from Arizona elected officials:

Justice Ginsburg led a trailblazing career as a champion for women and equal rights. My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones. #RIPRBG

Read my full statement: pic.twitter.com/7uksMGqQe0

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) September 19, 2020

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— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) September 19, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg broke barriers for all women. My prayers are with her family in this difficult time.

— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) September 19, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero, a champion of equality, and someone I & millions looked up to. I am incredibly saddened by her passing. May she Rest In Peace & in Power.

— Ann Kirkpatrick (@Ann_Kirkpatrick) September 19, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is one of the finest citizens and jurists in American history.

Nicole and I offer our deepest condolences to the Ginsburg family, and her extended family of former clerks. pic.twitter.com/vjcr8iMSyc

— Greg Stanton (@gregstantonaz) September 19, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ginsburg family. May Justice Ginsburg Rest In Peace. https://t.co/S8fC6SGi9n

— Rep. David Schweikert (@RepDavid) September 19, 2020

My deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Justice Ginsberg. https://t.co/Nfx4hHwFm9

— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) September 19, 2020

We lost an incredible champion today. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer, from founding the ACLU's Women's Rights Project through her decades of service on the Supreme Court. Her legacy is courage, and the spirit to fight for the cherished ideals of equity and freedom. https://t.co/9XTbnxfcyl

— Secretary Katie Hobbs (@SecretaryHobbs) September 19, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was, and will always remain, a monumental figure in our nation's history. Her loss will be felt by all Americans. I offer my deepest sympathies to Justice Ginsberg's family, all who knew her, and the countless she inspired. #AZ01 https://t.co/3RexssCHar

— Rep. Tom O'Halleran (@RepOHalleran) September 19, 2020

Justice Ginsburg dedicated her life to making our country more just. She fought cancer with the same ferocity she fought for civil rights and left a legacy that impacted women’s rights and equal protection under the law — she will continue to be a role model for so many.

— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) September 19, 2020

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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