Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia penned a short — yet kind — tribute to his colleague, Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Time Magazine’s latest list of “The 100 Most Influential People.”
Though the two have ideologies on virtually opposite sides of the spectrum, they are known for being close friends and respectful colleagues.
“Having had the good fortune to serve beside her on both courts, I can attest that her opinions are always thoroughly considered, always carefully crafted and almost always correct (which is to say we sometimes disagree). That much is apparent for all to see,” he wrote.
“What only her colleagues know is that her suggestions improve the opinions the rest of us write, and that she is a source of collegiality and good judgment in all our work.”
Scalia, the longest-servicing justice currently on the Court, is known for taking a conservative position in his opinions. Ginsburg, the second female justice in history, took office in 1993 after being appointed by President Bill Clinton. She usually aligns with the liberal wing of the Court.
Noted friends away from the bench, they are known for enjoying the opera together and celebrating New Year’s Eve together.
