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Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

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Souter was nominated in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush .

He was replaced after retiring in 2009 by Justice Sonia Sotomayor .

Souter often vexed Bush and other Republicans by aligning himself with liberal justices in decisions.

He "brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service," Chief Justice John Roberts says.

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