Cory Booker actually said...

Judge Kiel's nomination is momentous, and here's the really magic of it. It is a full-circle realization of the American Dream.

I'm sure you have deep personal feelings as we've seen attacks on Asian Americans increase, as we've seen anti-Muslim, antisemitic comments.

It is a righteous thing, that, on the record, in the United States Senate, for, in perpetuity, will be how awesome your mother is.

But regardless of your personal feelings, they definitely don't affect your role as a judge.