Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 24, 2023
We have had qualified African-American women for generations, but this is the first time we have seen them now going on to our Federal bench at this number.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the historic increase of Black women in judicial roles.

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