Martingale Convergence Theorem rational numbers

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In Durrett’s Probability: Theory and Examples I have found the following proof for the „Martingale convergence theorem“:

from Durrett p. 202, ed. 4.1 (online version)

My question is about the first part where he says „Since the last conclusion holds for all rational a and b, …“. Why does it hold for all rationals? This probably has some measure theoretic reason which I couldn't figure out.