Ketanji Brown Jackson is, not surprisingly, more qualified than any recent candidate for the Supreme Court. Seeing the way Republicans treated her yesterday was disgusting, disturbing, horrible. That she sat calmly and responded with dignity was no surprise, but still beautiful to see.

At least we had some moments like this one.

"I would tell them to persevere."

Giving advice to young people, Judge Jackson emotionally tells the story of being given crucial encouragement by a woman she did not know while a student at Harvard. pic.twitter.com/XmvrY95Fvk

— The Recount (@therecount) March 23, 2022

And also this very passionate moment from Cory Booker.

Sen @CoryBooker during a speech that has made Judge Jackson tear up, tells her "You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American." pic.twitter.com/Tbph51Pdh5

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) March 23, 2022

KBJ was so moved that tears came to her eyes. And Sherrilyn Ifill had a lovely take on that moment.

KBJ’s tears came not at the vile antics of those so grotesquely attacking her. They came upon being seen, honored and uplifted by a Black man willing to stand in the gap and demand the respect to which she is entitled. In that context, her tears were sacred & covered us all. https://t.co/TyAZluJTfK

— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) March 24, 2022

You should also read Elie Mystal’s report on the day. We will all be honored when she takes her rightful place on the Court. ETA: You can see more of Cory Booker’s statement to Judge Jackson here.