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Barbara Boxer: “You cannot voice all these emotions about what is happening and not come with a check, you cannot.”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
You cannot voice all these emotions about what is happening and not come with a check, you cannot.
Said by
Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for financial commitment alongside emotional support.

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