Barbara Boxer: “Forty years. When we look at the universe, we are here a very short time. He always thought about our kids and grandkids…”

“Forty years. When we look at the universe, we are here a very short time. He always thought about our kids and grandkids because that is what our job is. We are so fortunate that we had a life in America that gave us the opportunity with policies that kept us healthy enough to do our work. The tar sands are the dirtiest kind of oil there is. My friend makes that point. We need to protect the health of our families and the health of the planet, as my friend pointed out. I just want to say to him how much I think it means to all Americans, the leadership the Senator has shown his entire career and the passion he is still showing today.”