I tell the Democratic Senator Korea Booker CNN Who prepared for the “perfectly aware of the Strum Thormond record”, which was for the late American Senator in 1957, and that he fasted and drought so that he would not have to use the bathroom during the speech.
“Since I arrived at the Senate, I always felt that there was a strange shadow commenting on this institution – that Taller“All the questions that have emerged, all the noble reasons that people did or the things they usually try to stop – I found it strange to have the record,” said New Jersey Democrat.
He added: “As a man who grew up with the legends of the civil rights movement, this will seem wrong with me. It seemed always wrong.”
Strom Thursmond obtained the longest letter record when he spoke at the plenary session for 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the 1957 Civil Rights Law.
Preparation with fasting and drought
When he was asked how he managed to avoid a break to go to the bathroom and stand, Booker said he stopped eating a few days ago and dry, which led to muscle spasms and cramps over time.
Democrat received praise and criticism from some of his Republican colleagues after him MarathonWith some political description, while one praised his courage and passion.
Republican Senator Tom Telese of North Carolina said that the letter “was directed to television” and “seemed a little more with a hearing of the 2028 program.”
The Republican Senator Lisa Moorkovsky from Alaska said she embraced Booker when she finished.
She said: “The amazing most amazing about Senator Bookoker is that staying there for 24 hours, without eating and standing, but thinking and cohesion in his conversation. I was very proud of it,” admitting that he might not agree with everything he said.
Democratic Senator spoke for hours, and began his comments at 7 pm and the east of the United States on Monday evening, which makes an effort at a time when Democratic leaders in Washington are under their pressure from their base to face Trump.
Booker is a member of the Senate Democratic Leadership Team.
In the beginning of his speech, Booker expressed: “I woke up with the intention to stop the normal work of the Senate in the United States for the time you were able to physically.” “I wake up tonight because I sincerely believe that our country is in crisis.”
He continued to mention that “in just 71 days, the President of the United States caused many damages to the safety of the Americans; Financial stability; To the basic foundations of our democracy. “
In his comments, Senator warned of possible discounts in Medicaid by Republicans in Congress and the damages that might cause voters themselves and Americans throughout the country.
