Cory Booker’s Emotional Speech on the Senate Floor

Cory Booker fights back tears as he shares a personal story about a woman relying on Social Security to afford care for her Parkinson’s — the same disease that affected his father.

[sue]

Please do not allow Social Security to be privatized. If it’s privatized, administrative fees will eat it up. No for-profit company is going to manage it without requiring they make a profit from it.

[br]

I wish I could give this thousands of thumbs

[ArtOfShannonLee]

Young people are not safe from this! I was diagnosed with Cancer at 27. I was disabled & unable to work for over a year due to treatment. In Australia, that was free & I was entitled to support while I couldn’t work. In the USA, I might’ve been made homeless on top of having a life threatening disease.

[justinlewis]

25 hours standing and speaking. Mad respect

[trainerred]

I promise a single Republican sitting there gives a f*** about that story. Taking money from their corporate donors is all they care about.

[senanshortt]

Total respect to Sen Booker from Ireland 🙏🏽🍀🇮🇪

[tracyadelizzi]

A politician who finally gets it. Yes, we are more important. We ARE "We The People". Thank you Mr. Booker (I have a dear friend fighting both cancer and Parkinson's and on Medicare). And to all elected officials, I'll say it THIS...This is LEADERSHIP.

[christinecottrell]

Thank you Mr. Booker for fighting for what's right.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[sharonrossi]

"Upright and Courageous Plea for Justice"...

[AvrillHerbert]

I'm so proud of Senator Booker from my home State of New Jersey. Please let's continue to pray for the United States of America.🙏

[robertencarnacion]

I won't get tire of watching. You got my vote

[pizzapastawings]

He broke the record and stood for 25 hours. Senator Booker is for the people, and we are very proud to have him.

[everydayplay]

Cory booker is doing exactly what the democrats NEED to do, voicing the people, standing for democracy, and not giving up until his body gives out. Take notes, because this type of strong will and leadership is what this country needs in the Oval Office. Not these authoritarians and oligarchs.

[robinwedo]

What a man what a man! What a mighty GOOD man!!

[marion]

What an absolutely amazing person! Thank you❤

[rssymle]

GOD BLESS YOU Senator Brooker, I am proud of you and will stand with you, call on me any time!

[blueberrychocolate]

A marathon of a speech! This is both impressive and inspiring. As someone not from the US, people like him still standing and speaking out give me hope for the future.

[LaineVerity]

May God continue to bless you with good health and energy to keep fighting for those of us who don't have a voice.❤❤

[prettylady]

Thank you Cory Booker for an emotional and honest speach regarding the Trump administration. I pray that you will be heard, and a change is going to come.

[Jennifer-jyz]

Cory you are amazing, it has been an absolute pleasure to watch you fight for america for over 24 hours straight, you are an intelligent, truly kind man. May you be a leader for us for a long time, be blessed my guy