Kavanaugh, a continued sad story. After-effects of guilt by accusation.

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Brett Kavanaugh calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg an 'inspiration,' heaps gratitude on allies
by Devin Dwyer, ABC News
November 15, 2019

In his first public speech as justice, one year after a polarizing Supreme Court confirmation, Brett Kavanaugh heaped gratitude on his supporters and extended an olive branch to critics with praise for the court's liberal wing.

"They are patriots," Kavanaugh said of his eight colleagues on the bench, adding the conservative Federalist Society on Thursday night. "They love our court and love our country."

They are "collegial, gracious and respectful," he added. "A team of nine."

Kavanaugh notably singled out Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- a celebrated feminist icon reviled by some right-wing activists -- as an "inspiration."
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Kavanaugh also highlighted the spirit of decency shown by two of the court's ideological opposites: Justices Clarence Thomas and Ginsburg.

"Very different people. Very different judges. But two dedicated, hardworking, generous souls," he said. "I think the collegiality of our court today is perhaps best represented after every oral argument when Justice Thomas and Justice Ginsburg walk arm-and-arm down the steps in back of the bench."

Kavanaugh was given a standing ovation by the capacity crowd of 3,000 black-tie guests at the annual convention of the Federalist Society, whose executive vice president, Leonard Leo, has advised President Donald Trump on judicial nominees. Tickets for the sold-out event in Washington went for $200 for members and $250 for non-members.

Trump's first nomination to the court, Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Bush-appointee Justice Samuel Alito also attended.

Several protestors disrupted his speech by loudly blowing whistles from different parts of the room before being rounded up and ushered out. . . . .

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