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Manufacturers’ Timmons on the Passing of “Fervent Defender of Equal Opportunity” Justice Ginsburg

Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement after the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

“A true trailblazer, a fighting spirit, a fervent defender of equal opportunity and equal justice, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg challenged America to be better both in her career before the court and in her service on the court,” said Timmons. “She is without doubt, and perhaps like no justice before her, an inspiration to countless women and men. We honor her profound legacy best when we dedicate ourselves to breaking down barriers for others so that they may participate more equally in our democracy and in our society. We indeed have an obligation to carry on her commitment to those highest ideals.

“Many hearts are heavy in America tonight, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, to her colleagues and to all of her loved ones. Justice Ginsburg served this nation until the very end. And it is that dedication that makes her a legend to a grateful country.”

-NAM-

The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12.1 million men and women, contributes $2.36 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and has the largest economic multiplier of any major sector and accounts for 63% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.

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