Barbara Boxer actually said...

"If women in the world were allowed to live up to their potential, it would bring the whole world forward."

"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."

"We look to you to really revitalize and reinvigorate the Women's Bureau. We need to enforce existing laws on the books..."