Barbara Boxer actually said...

"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."

"the world needs more leaders like Senator Boxer and the panelists who are here today."

"But I say that we, as women and as legislators, must continue to lead by example."

"We are here today because we all share the same goal: to eliminate violence and discrimination against women everywhere."