George W. Bush: Justice Scalia a ‘Towering Figure’ On Supreme Court

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement in reaction to the death of Justice Antonin Scalia from his ranch:

Laura and I mourn the death of a brilliant jurist and important American, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He was a towering figure and important judge on our Nation’s highest court. He brought intellect, good judgement, and wit to the bench, and he will be missed by his colleagues and our country. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to his wife, Maureen, their nine children, and the entire Scalia family.