By Brooks Welch

On Wednesday night, a video of Senator Corey Booker went viral as he gave a passionate speech to honor Supreme Court Nominee, Ketanji Jackson.

During the third day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, the New Jersey senator spoke to the greatness in Ketanji Jackson, the first Black woman in the Supreme Court.

“I want to tell you when I look at you, this is why I get emotional,” said Booker through tears, “I’m sorry — you’re a person that is so much more than your race and gender.”

Booker noted that Jackson is a Christian, a mother and an intellect and that she has a love of books. Jackson and others in the audience wiped away tears as Booker spoke. He also became emotional at times, reports NPR.

According to Yahoo! News and NPR, Booker is the fourth Black person elected to the U.S. Senate, the only Black member of the Senate committee and one of only three Black senators. In a position where identifying with one’s fellow Black colleagues can be seen as unwise or biased, Booker completely identified with Jackson’s presence in the Supreme Court.

“You faced insults here that were shocking to me — well, actually not shocking,” he said.

Republican senator Ted Cruz recently asked Supreme Court Nominee Jackson her thoughts on book “Anti-Racist Baby” by author Ibram X. Kendi,  “Do you agree with this book that is being taught to kids that babies are racist?” To which she responded with a long pause, followed by grace and poise. This was one example of the absurd interactions she has navigated during her confirmation hearings.

“It’s hard for me not to look at you and not see my mom. Not to see my cousins, one of them who had to come here and sit behind you. She had to have your back. I see my ancestors and yours,” Booker said. “But don’t worry, my sister. Don’t worry. God has got you. And how do I know that? You’re here, and I know what it’s taken for you to sit in that seat.

“You have earned this spot,” Booker said. “You are worthy. You are a great American.”

The committee will resume the confirmation hearings again Thursday, the fourth and final day, to hear from witnesses. (via Yahoo! News)

Watch Senator Corey Booker’s full moving speech below: