Post

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

19.9K reposts134.8K likes

Cory, I feel indebted to you. Thank you for putting yourself out there to speak out loud all of the things that are heavy on our minds that we must fight to preserve are currently under attack. You were and are an inspiration and I’m so grateful.

Sounds like it was an intense moment hope you’re getting some rest now! Love how passionately you speak up when it counts. Sometimes the most powerful messages come when we're a little worn out but still pushing through.

Sen. Booker, truly you made good trouble "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."

If the staff skims these, please consider sharing your legislative strategy going forward on more lefty spaces like this one. A lot of people are pissed that unanimous consent was given right after the Senator finished — would love to know why he isn’t also using that mechanism!

I too wept as he spoke. He was exhausted, however he still had much energy left. He was just as fired up as when he started. I am so happy that we have someone to look after us.

I'm from Oklahoma where people get beat down so they don't do anything but now so many are pissed and motivated to change things here, they can change where you live too even if it is hard to do so long as we all make the effort. Stay strong!

Met you once in DC years ago, for like 10 seconds? 😁 Didn't have a clue back then that you made history today.

The lessons from history are that recriminations will get you nowhere now. Get behind any acts of resistance whoever, or wherever, they come from or don't blame them if it doesn't work.

Oh we’re fucked, but we should still applaud and encourage resistance Because what other options are there besides more & more of this & more & more protests. We need every ounce of fuel, wherever we can find it.

It's time WE listen to HIM! WE need to remember that we have power. We have voices. When they come out and do press conferences, there are a few. When we go out and hit the streets, there can be millions! We need to fight for our freedom!

Honorable Senator, thank you! Thank you for standing up for what it right and good! I live in Texas and met you twice when you came here to help congressional candidates running for office. You are what is right about this country! We are with you!

What you did, was exactly what the people needed rn. Your determination, stamina, conviction, empathy and compassion...well, it was inspiring,hopeful. You get it, we get it, but a chunk of the Dem party hasn't yet. You are a leader, and IMO, you may have humanized at least 4 R's. We choose YOU CB.

Absolutely. Each & every dem needs to do their best to match Booker, even if they can't go the distance. It would be great to see them take turns. Grateful he showed them it could be done & the power of the action, the effect it has on us all & the future of democracy.

I was listening to a gospel choir and took a peak (discretely, I promise) at my phone. I broke down in tears of joy and relief at the light you shined on our nation with your historic, record-breaking speech. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

What an ignorant koolaid drunk fool you are baker douche. We need to fix our country first, and help others second. America is being destroyed from inside the house and now is not the time to use Israel as a talking point.

Fix our own country but blow the feck out of another country killing women and children. Why not concentrate on your own country you ignorant clown and leave innocent woman and children alone

I was with you from 3:30 EST until you relinquished the floor. SO hopeful to hear you and the other participants treat each other with dignity and respect while speaking of values and dreams of the American people. As long as there are members of Congress like you I have faith in America.

I sent multiple emails to McCormick about opposing confirmations - he responded with drivel about Trump wanting disruptors. Wonder how he liked Hegseth's "disruption" via Signal, as a veteran himself. He & Fetterman are both useless in my opinion.

So sorry you lost your job by individuals that will never know what it means to work for a living. I wish that I could help you more. Maybe we should do a go fund me for all the people that have lost their jobs because of doge.

I am one that is struggling emotionally. I feel so helpless because I can’t help anyone. I donate as much as I can but I know it’s never enough. I am glad that you are doing good. I wish you the best.

Thanks. The destruction to lives is immeasurable. I fear that the destruction to the gov is irrevocable. With suppressing the ongoing radical rightwing coup, things cannot be changed. The Heritage Foundation, Federalist Society, and others need to be arrested & sent to Gitmo.

We are!!!! He’s catching a wave. He saw that Schumer took an L and he’s trying to catch that space for himself. We’re all already to go! He jumped in and is now getting praised for a stunt that David Blaine could have achieved. It’s fine of it is a first step, but it’s not enough.

I guess. We’ll see. April 5th was already on the books. People in Wisconsin and Florida have showed up. Tesla stock is falling. The movement is here. He needs to do a material thing to help. What did he slow down? What was gained besides name recognition? And now people think he is a hero..for what?

Bless your ❤️ we are all struggling . Hang in there! "From someone who is terrified and feels helpless" to another, I'm with you! But we CAN do something, let's do Tesla protests (bring a friend), call and email congress. America is worth fighting for. ✨ One person at a time. Together. Us. USA.

LEADER OF THE SENATE You landed on my Donations list. Those who fight should get everything we can donate. Chuckles and Hakeem need to go. Till that comes Donations slowed down. We need young fighters who show with actions and not CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER letters Well done Sir

He gave us what we have been asking for. He showed courage and stood up to speak loudly against the destruction of our democracy. Are there any other Dems collecting a paycheck off our backs that care to follow?

I am honored to have witnessed your marathon defense of our nation’s ideals and your rallying cry for action, @booker.senate.gov . We are a more hopeful nation today than we were yesterday. I, and others like me, will remain committed to our shared cause. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 #resist the #oldorangetyrant

Well done Mr. Booker. You are a credit to your country. I won’t use the term patriot because like the Stars and Stripes, it’s been hijacked by MAGA. You’ve done the nation proud. You’re a very special man.

Exactly - if more people had Cory Booker’s spine we wouldn’t have to watch this country fall apart. I think too many dems are closet right leaning sympathizers…really hope we see more of this! Thank you Mr. Booker👏🏽👏🏽🔥

Great idea. Senator Booker is my Senator (lucky me) and Rep Van Drew (the traitor) is my Representative. Van Drew deserves to get bite sized pieces of Senator Booker!