MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

“Today, we lost a powerful voice for women across the country,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “As the first woman to serve as a justice in the highest court in the land, Justice O’Connor faced the challenge with unbreakable resolve, grace, and thoughtful jurisprudence. She served with the spirit of bridging different opinions and promoting compromise. Raised on a cattle ranch in Arizona, she paved the way for women and girls across the nation to fulfill their potential and pursue their dreams. Justice O’Connor’s legacy continues with the women who currently serve on the Supreme Court and her tenure has inspired many generations to come. My thoughts are with Justice O’Connor’s family during this difficult time.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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