Colorado lawmakers respond to Justice Scalia’s death

Colorado lawmakers are expressing their condolences, following Justice Antonin Scalia’s death.

The 79-year-old was found dead Saturday at a private residence in a West Texas Ranch.

“Our hearts are broken over the loss of Justice Scalia. A lifetime dedicate to the rule of law and the love of country, he was a guardian of the Constitution and the separation of powers established by our Founding Fathers. Jaime and I extend our condolences to his wife, Maureen, and join the country in mourning the loss of a great American” U.S. Senator Cory Gardner said.

“I express my deep condolences to the family of Justice Antonin Scalia who served our country on the Supreme Court for nearly 30 years and was the first Italian American to be appointed to the highest court,” U.S. Senator Michael Bennet said.