- United States
- Calif.
- Letter
Senator Booker's marathon speech was an inspiring act of endurance and courage in standing up against President Trump's divisive policies. As constituents in California, we are proud that our senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla participated in this historic event alongside Senator Booker. However, this speech alone is not enough - we need sustained action to address the deep-rooted issues highlighted by Senator Booker. We call on Senators Schiff and Padilla to build upon the momentum generated by this speech and outline concrete legislative plans to tackle systemic injustices. What specific bills or initiatives will they champion to combat discrimination, promote equality, and heal our nation's divisions? Senator Booker's impassioned words must be followed by decisive actions from our representatives. We have witnessed the power of perseverance in Senator Booker's 25-hour speech. Now, we look to Senators Schiff and Padilla to demonstrate their commitment to turn that perseverance into meaningful, long-lasting change for all Americans. The path ahead is challenging, but Senator Booker has shown us that through unwavering determination, progress is possible.