Cory Booker Quotes

A collection of quotes by Cory Booker.

Cory Booker is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. Born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C., he served as the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from 2006 to 2013. Booker then became a United States Senator, representing New Jersey, in 2013. He has been an advocate for criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and education. In recent years, Booker has also gained attention for his presidential run in the 2020 election.

You've got to be one that, wherever you are, like a flower,

You've got to be one that, wherever you are, like a flower, you've got to blossom where you're planted. You cannot eliminate darkness. You cannot banish it by cursing darkness. The only way to get rid of darkness is light and to be the light yourself.

Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your count

Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen. We don't always have to agree, but we must empower each other, we must find the common ground, we must build bridges across our differences to pursue the common good.

For President Obama, 'home of the brave' are not just the la

For President Obama, 'home of the brave' are not just the last words of our national anthem, but also a call to action. This is why the president's policies and our platform include incentives to train and hire our troops returning home. Not only because of our moral responsibility, but because it makes for a stronger, more secure American economy.

Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan whe

Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And when your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism.

When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacr

When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism.

You should be able to afford health care for your family. Yo

You should be able to afford health care for your family. You should be able to retire with dignity and respect. And you should be able to give your children the kind of education that allows them to dream even bigger, go even farther and accomplish even more than you could ever imagine.