infinity for opera. she called him a jurist of captivating brilliance and whit with a rare talent to make the most sober judge laugh. >> i can be charming and combative at the same time. what's contradictory between the two. i love to argue. >> reporter: now, one of his most significant desigtss was that landmark ruling the second amendment guarantees an individual right to bare arms. he often was in dissent. he said he hoped he wouldn't be made for his majority decisions but changing the way we think about the court and the law and interpret the constitution and kristine, he certainly did that. >> he sure did, jan. thank you. do stay with us because we would like to come back to you in just a moment. >>> in the meantime, president obama is in california to host a submit meeting with asian leaders. thaechbt is being overshadowed by justice scalia's death. also the political sitefight that is sure to come when the president chooses a replacement. >> i plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time. there will be plenty of time for me to do so and for the senate to fulfill its responsibility to and a timely vote. >> reporter: margaret brenen is traveling with