“Pope Francis’ address to Congress was a stirring reminder of our duty as public servants to stand up for those with the least among us. I was especially moved by Pope Francis’ compassionate perspective on pressing issues facing our nation today, from the need to reform the criminal justice system to addressing climate change. His presence with us and his words today should invigorate the spiritual and moral compass within us as our nation continues its work to fully attain the ideal of liberty and justice for all. I am grateful to Pope Francis for his extraordinary commitment as an advocate for ideals that speak to many of our collective values as Americans. We should all be inspired by his message of hope, mercy, and stewardship.”
As Pope Francis arrived in the United States on Tuesday, Sen. Booker spoke on the Senate floor to underscore the need for the Senate to pass broad-based criminal justice reform legislation. Video footage from Senator Booker’s floor remarks can be viewed here.