Friend,

Justice Ginsburg was a giant -- our longest-serving female Supreme Court Justice. She will be remembered as a fierce warrior against gender discrimination. Every woman who has ever had to advocate for the law owes her a great debt of gratitude. We have lost a real hero.

Justice Ginsburg stood by the most vulnerable in her decisions, from ending single sex admission policies and protecting rights for those with mental disabilities to her dissents standing up for voting rights and paving the way for Congress to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which strengthens protections against pay discrimination.

My thoughts are with Justice Ginsburg's family, friends, and everyone in our country who looked up to her for inspiration and comfort.

Thank you,

Maria Cantwell