“My sympathies are with Justice Scalia’s family.”

— U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine

“Justice Scalia was an American success story. His towering intellect led him to the highest court in the land where he was highly influential in the Court’s decisions. He was also known for his love of life, and even those who disagreed vigorously with him enjoyed his wit and convivial company. His passing is a loss to his family and friends, the Court, and our country.”

— U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine

“It is heartbreaking to hear the news today of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s passing. Justice Scalia served our Nation and the Supreme Court with loyalty and great integrity. We will all keep Justice Scalia’s family and loved ones in our prayers as we mourn the loss of a great American scholar.”

— U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine

“Justice Scalia was a true original, a superb intellect who livened up both oral arguments and opinion writing. It was great to find a Scalia quote to add support (for) a position you were asserting in an opinion or another legal writing. I feel regret at his death both for his family and for the U.S. Supreme Court. He left a place that will be difficult to fill.”

— Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander