Barbara Boxer actually said...

"I am very concerned that Planetary Science programs received a 21 percent cut in the FY 2013 budget."

"It is irresponsible to wait up to 24 hours to instruct passengers on safety procedures in case of an emergency."

"I want to congratulate the Cruise Line Industry of America and its members for instituting a new policy that requires a muster drill for all passengers before departure."

"I believe this to be an important policy and have written to the Coast Guard asking that they change the current regulation for a muster within 24 hours of embarkation, to before a ship departs."