BOOKER: “I didn’t understand that. I listened to the full totality of what he was talking about, and frankly, I heard from many, many African-Americans who found the comments hurtful. Look, we make mistakes. We sometimes tread upon issues that maybe we aren’t knowledgeable of. I don’t think the vice president should need this lesson but this was a time for him to be healing and to be helpful, especially at a time that he is looking to bring this party together and lead us in what is the most important election of our I was disappointed. I’ve said my piece. We had a very constructive conversation. Again, I have a tremendous amount of respect and appreciation for the vice president.”
