Leader Schumer Statement On Senator Booker’s Historic Speech

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement applauding Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) for his record-breaking, 25 hour floor speech fighting for American families against the injustices of the Trump administration:

“Senator Booker made history with not just the length of time he spoke fighting for American families, but with the historic amount of strength, determination, and perseverance to do it.

“Just as important as the time spent, were the words he said. He has shined a light on the terrible dangers the Trump administration poses to American families and American democracies. The enormity of the damage Donald Trump has caused to our country cannot be summarized in 25 hours.

“However, Cory used these 25 hours better than anyone ever has in history. And that is something that not just he should be proud of— but something that our democratic caucus, and the entire country, are incredibly proud of.”

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