Barbara Boxer Quotes

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• Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote…
• Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that…
• When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is…
• I am sure that every one of my colleagues - Democrat, Republican, and Independent - agrees with that statement. That in the voting booth, every…
• Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, 'Thank God, I'm still alive.' But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the…
• Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions.
• Really, life is complicated enough without having a bunch of Senators deciding what we should do in the privacy of our own homes.
• If we turn our back on the people of this country who need to work for a living, we shouldn't be here, to be honest,…
• We have fought for social justice. We have fought for economic justice. We have fought for environmental justice. We have fought for criminal justice. Now…
• It is in Saudi Arabia's best interest to allow women to fully participate in its society, and this includes the right to vote and run…
• President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don't have it. He didn't specify how.
• The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity.
• Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health…
• We need to give the Iraqis a chance to build their own future. It should be in their hands. It must be in their hands.…
• Iraq was a war of choice, not necessity.
• Voting against the resolution authorizing the use of military force in Iraq was one of my proudest moments as a senator. It is long past…
• Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write.
• The combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action!
• When service members are discharged, we should express our gratitude for their profound personal sacrifice, not hand them a bill for their hospital food.
• I would not run for president. I really like what I'm doing now. People say I'm giving them energy and hope.

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