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WATCH: 'You have earned this spot,' Booker tells Judge Jackson amid confirmation hearing
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March 23, 2022
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3:22Now PlayingSen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson did not receive her nomination “because of some left-wing agenda” that some Republican lawmakers have floated as a theory as to why the longtime judge and lawyer has received the Supreme Court nomination. Booker's remarks came as the Senate Judiciary Committee continued its confirmation hearings on March 23.
Booker said he is particularly joyous about Jackson's nomination, because as a Black man, he sees members of his family-- and his ancestors-- in Judge Jackson. He noted to Jackson that she is “so much more than [her] race and gender” but also a Christian, a mom and an intellect.
“Nobody's going to steal the joy," of those that see themselves in Jackson and her story, Booker said, adding "Nobody's going to steal that joy.” “You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American."
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