Political Quotes

Barbara Boxer: I hope this hearing builds momentum for action in the Senate on both IVAWA and CEDAW because we have to do more than…

On the recordJune 23, 2014
I hope this hearing builds momentum for action in the Senate on both IVAWA and CEDAW because we have to do more than make our speeches and call for an end to violence. We have to act.
Said by
Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Boxer emphasizes the need for legislative action against violence and discrimination towards women.

Share

More from Barbara Boxer

Jul 13, 2022

The way the Senate works, as you know, it’s a supermajority to get anything done. It has nothing to do with age.

msnbc.com
Oct 26, 2021

And I say, yes, let`s go after the corporations and the billionaires.

msnbc.com
Jan 2, 2022

A rising tide lifts all boats, it was true then. It`s not really true now.

msnbc.com
Dec 13, 2021

There was a violent attack on our Capitol on January 6. We know what we saw. We knew it then. All these Republicans and right-wing commentators knew it then. And they decided to step back and not tell the truth. And the truth is coming out.

msnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation