Posted on Mar 24, 2022
Sen. Booker speaks to the love that brings Jackson to the verge of the Supreme Court
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https://www.npr.org/2022/03/23/ [login to see] /cory-booker-ketanji-brown-jackson-supreme-court-confirmation-hearing
In moving remarks, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said he was emotional at the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and expressed frustration with the tone of the questions some of his GOP colleagues asked on the third day of Jackson's confirmation hearing.
Booker said on Wednesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that Jackson — who would be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court — is an extraordinary testament of what can be accomplished against the odds.
"I want to tell you when I look at you, this is why I get emotional," said Booker, the only Black member of the Senate committee and one of only three Black senators. "I'm sorry — you're a person that is so much more than your race and gender."
Booker noted that Jackson is a Christian, a mother and an intellect and that she has a love of books.
Jackson and others in the audience wiped away tears as Booker spoke. He also became emotional at times.
In moving remarks, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said he was emotional at the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and expressed frustration with the tone of the questions some of his GOP colleagues asked on the third day of Jackson's confirmation hearing.
Booker said on Wednesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that Jackson — who would be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court — is an extraordinary testament of what can be accomplished against the odds.
"I want to tell you when I look at you, this is why I get emotional," said Booker, the only Black member of the Senate committee and one of only three Black senators. "I'm sorry — you're a person that is so much more than your race and gender."
Booker noted that Jackson is a Christian, a mother and an intellect and that she has a love of books.
Jackson and others in the audience wiped away tears as Booker spoke. He also became emotional at times.
Sen. Booker speaks to the love that brings Jackson to the verge of the Supreme Court
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The usual suspects are blind to the disrespect shown to Ketanji Brown Jackson
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SrA John Monette
Do you expect anything else? The right is scared that an intelligent black woman is in a position of authority. Once she is confirmed, they will lose their s^&t.
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No one was rude or disrespectful from any of what I heard. Booker is entitled to his opinion. I would have more respect for the Democrats if they did less "gushing" and more questioning
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