“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 12, 2023
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.
Said by
Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Booker expresses pride in a nominee while humorously fearing competition in future elections.

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