In gratitude for the witness, intelligence, fortitude, and patriotism of Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey), who set a record for longest floor speech in the United States Senate yesterday evening at 25 hours, 4 minutes, during which he spoke against the immoral, damaging budget that the Republicans plan to ram through the Congress; the previous record had been held by Strom Thurmond, who in 1957 spoke against the Civil Rights Act, making it all the more fitting that Sen. Booker, a Black man who Thurmond would have wanted to keep segregated and poorly educated, was the one to so eloquently speak out on behalf of the American people, especially those most vulnerable.
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Joanne Corey 
absolutely so incredibly proud of him and inspired !
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He was so impressive, and so true to both himself and those he represents.
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He really stood up – for 25 hours! – for the people of the United States. I hope that his courage will fortify others to stand up, too, on April 5th and beyond.
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Cory Booker is a force of nature. Grateful to have Thurmond’s shameful record broken, even more grateful to hear passionate conversation about the very real issues Americans are facing during this 25 hour speech. I linked an AP highlights video to my post today.
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Thanks for that, Laura. I had tried to find a video of the full livestream to put in this post but it would have to have been broken into so many links that I gave up.
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Link to Laura’s post with the highlight video: http://riddlefromthemiddle.com/2025/04/02/25-hours-cory-booker-new-senate-record-1linerweds/
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I’ve admired him for years as a fellow vegan. Now I am even more thankful. He has shown great strength in mind, body, and spirit.
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He truly is an amazing person!
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As, of course, are you, JoAnna! Different gifts and different circumstances…
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