“It’s the honor of my life to represent Georgia”: Senator Warnock’s speech fires up Georgia and National Dem leadership
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Photo courtesy of Roger Whyte II/Stratus FirmU.S. Senator Cory Booker was also in attendance on Tuesday morning and spoke glowingly of Warnock’s speech. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceCHICAGO – Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock spoke during night one of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Early on day two of the convention during the Georgia Delegation breakfast his words were still on the minds of his fellow democrats.& Warnock gave The Atlanta Voice a few minutes to speak about his momentous speech. “I was deeply honored last night to have the opportunity to have the country hear from Georgia,” said Warnock, who spoke to this reporter by phone. “What I endeavored to do was stand in the moral tradition of Georgia’s native son, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Asked what he felt like immediately after the speech, Warnock said it was the “honor of his life to represent the people of Georgia.”“That’s a sacred commitment and covenant,” he continued. “It’s not unlike my commitment as a pastor.”Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceLong-time Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson (2nd district) and Congressman Sanford Bishop (4th district) were on hand for the breakfast and both used the words “proud” and...
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