Barbara Boxer actually said...

"There is an old religious saying, if you save one life, you save the world."

"It is critical that we move forward with the nominations under the jurisdiction of this Committee so that our Federal agencies can fulfill their mission to serve the American people."

"I am very concerned that despite the clear risks posed by our nation's chemical facilities, very little progress has been made to improve safety."

"I am worried about the limited resources that you have because you cannot possibly investigate every chemical accident that falls within your authority."