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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said Monday she hoped the assassination of Charlie Kirk would mark a turning point in the U.S., encouraging civil engagement with those who have opposing views.

Barrett was asked about Kirk's assassination during an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, who cited a passage from her new book, "Listening to the Law," in which she wrote that sparring with intellectual opponents is the way to hear the other side and that "Shunning others just because they disagree with you is also a recipe for a lonely and ultimately unhappy life."

Hewitt asked Barrett if she thought people would hear that message more clearly now in the wake of Kirk's killing.

"I really hope that the assassination of

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