Cory A. Booker

Thank you, Senator Cardin, for codifying that once and for all in law.

I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Cardin in this capacity on the Small Business Committee.

We must continue to build on the successes of the First Step Act.

I want to thank Senator Blumenthal for having it as well as Senator Hawley.

Of course, we're also very concerned, as was noted by Senator Blumenthal, about these fake images of news anchors.

It's why people like Senator Cruz support this bill.

The junior Senator from California does not know that she cannot insult the honor of her colleagues directly.

No one, regardless of their background, deserves that, and their crime is irrelevant to that equation.

I'm excited to support your nomination, but I just want to say for the record, I don't like you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The historic nature, as Senator Menendez mentioned, of this nomination, cannot be understated.

I am proud that this Jersey boy, straight out of Jersey City, a city known for extraordinary immigrants making extraordinary contributions to our country, will continue in that tradition.

I am proud that this American is going to the Federal bench because I would be terrified if he ran for office against me in the 2026 elections.

I am really excited right now, and for all of my colleagues, like Senator Graham, who love New Jersey almost as much as they love their own States, this is a very great moment that I have.

I am grateful that this man, who learned about the United States of America and our legal system, fell in love with it in Pakistan, made a determination to be a part of it, here in the United States of America.

He has become that star for justice, and when it comes to religious freedom and religious liberty.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

More healthcare workers have gone on strike in the last 2 years than in the last three decades.

For too long, our economy hasn't worked for working people, and the nurses here today know this too well.

It has been 84 days since 1,700 nurses went on strike at Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) University Hospital.

Thank you, Chairman Sanders, for holding this important hearing.

Throughout the pandemic, we hailed nurses as heroes. We owe these heroes not just words, but the fair contracts and safe environments they deserve.

You don't care the color of their skin when you're applying the law.

The idea that diversity is important to talk about, to have a criminal justice system that reflects the diversity of the population.