Cory Booker

His failure to condemn the President-elect's call for an unconscionable and unconstitutional ban on Muslim immigrants.

His consistent opposition to any meaningful gun controls shows an unwillingness to stand up to the firearms lobby.

His opposition to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act indicates a hostility to the claims of employment discrimination.

Senator Sessions is unfit to serve as Attorney General.

His duty will be to enforce and protect our civil rights and constitutional freedoms, including a woman's right to choose.

The office I hold is not properly political, but strictly legal; and it is my duty, above all other ministers of state, to uphold the law and to resist all encroachments, from whatever quarter.

The job of the Attorney General is to enforce Federal law, even if he voted against the law.

The process is going to be fair and thorough.

An Attorney General does not investigate or prosecute at the direction of the President.

I am really proud to stand here, having represented New Jersey now a little bit over 3 years in the U.S. Senate. I have to say that I have developed a great respect for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. I have a deep belief that…

Today, I introduced the Protect American Families from Unnecessary Registration and Deportation Act of 2017, or the Protect American Families Act. This critical bill would advance civil and human rights by ensuring we protect American…

I have some concerns about the violence between Hutus and Tutsis in Burundi and how that might destabilize Rwanda.

But I read the constitution. He could stay till 2035.

I have concerns about the health of civil society in Rwanda and in Gabon.

What do you believe we could be doing in the United States to help them deal with this pressing concern?

Human rights advocates are asserting the laws and taboos prohibiting public acknowledgement of ethnic identity have been wielded as a tool to silence criticism of the government.

Thank you for holding this hearing Mr. Chairman and thank you to our witnesses for being here today and for willing to take on these posts.

When Diane Rwigara, a Kagame critic and would-be first female independent presidential candidate, was denied registration as a candidate, that obviously raises concerns.

You are also going to strategically important countries, especially in the context of peacekeeping operations.

I am just going to submit my statement for the record.

It seems that President Kagame is intending to stay for an undetermined period of time.

It is tremendous the work that you all are doing.

Thank you again for your service.

One of the most dangerous developments of recent years has been the proliferation of nuclear weapons in South Asia.

The administration has repeatedly called for North Korea to cease its nuclear testing activities.