On Thursday, Breyersent a letter to President Joe Bideninforming him of the decision, reported earlier byNBC News.
Bidenspoke about the retirementon Thursday at the White House alongside Breyer.
“The process is going to be rigorous,” Biden said.
“I will select a nominee worthy of Justice Breyer’s legacy, excellency and decency.
It’s long overdue, in my view.”
