Supreme Court justices fondly remember Antonin Scalia

Antonin Scalia
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At a memorial service for the late Antonin Scalia on Tuesday afternoon, his fellow Supreme Court justices remembered the man who sat beside them on the bench and helped shape the United States for nearly 30 years.

"For this I feel quite inadequate," said the famously quiet Justice Clarence Thomas, reports The Hill. "I was truly blessed to have Nino at the court when I became a member in 1991, and I was blessed many times over almost the 25 years that we served together," Clarence continued, noting the man's sharp intellect and insight. "With him, a piece of my own life is carried to the grave," he said, holding back tears.

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Stephanie Talmadge

Stephanie is an editorial assistant at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Modern Luxury Media.