Barbara Boxer actually said...

I have always believed that the first responsibility of government is to protect our citizens.

Boxer emphasizes the government's duty to ensure citizen safety.

12/07/2009

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You face unbelievable challenges--you and the President-elect.

Our leadership is sorely needed there to protect the innocents--not just in the short term, but in the long term.

I think by nominating you, President-elect Obama has sent a message that world peace and stability trumps politics and ego.

This change couldn't come a moment too soon.