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Cory Booker: I’m not here because of his speech. I’m here in spite of his speech. I’m here because as powerful as he was, the people…

On the recordApril 1, 2025
I’m not here because of his speech. I’m here in spite of his speech. I’m here because as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Booker emphasizes the power of the people over Thurmond's legacy.

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