"We become distracted from productive labors by our……" — Cory Booker

"We become distracted from productive labors by our perceived opponents; we become focused on them and not on our larger calling to advance our nation; our debate becomes more about scoring points against an adversary and less about advancing our common cause."

— Cory Booker

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