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Cory Booker Breaks Record For Longest Speech By US Senator

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His speech—equal parts policy critique and moral call to action—was punctuated by impassioned readings from the Constitution, testimonies from constituents, and references to civil rights icons.
USA Today |
Booker's speech, which he framed as a response to calls for action from his constituents, focused on criticizing the Trump administration's policies.

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