Barbara Boxer actually said...

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

"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."

"This could happen anywhere in America."

"pipeline safety legislation introduced by Senator Feinstein and myself would have required automatic or remote controlled shutoff valves, wherever technically and economically feasible."