Barbara Boxer actually said...

"The empowerment of women is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and sustainable democracy."

"I am going to do everything I can as chairman of this new subcommittee because we have never had a subcommittee that dealt with the status of women before."

"I know one of the criticisms of CEDAW which I prefer to refer to as the women's rights amendment--human rights amendment."

"I hope you will. It is clear from your comments and those from my colleague and myself that women are playing a significant role in the protest movements."