Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours and somehow still couldn't find time to mention Israel's Trump-backed genocide in Palestine or the students being kidnapped by ICE for protesting it, which was peaking at the time.
He then continued voting to confirm Trump's nominees right after.
One year ago I stood on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes, lifting up the stories of Americans who have been hurt by this administration's chaos, corruption and cruelty.ย
It was a call for every American, to stand up in any way they can for the values that have always made our country great, and delivered us through our most challenging moments.ย
Iโm in awe of the fight Iโve seen from Americans every day since.ย
Our work is far from over, but in the year since this speech, our resolve to redeem our country has only strengthened. I am proud to stand with you.