Barbara Boxer actually said...

"As you know, the Senate has taken a number of steps to support women's rights in the Middle East and North Africa."

"opening statement"

"We want to thank the panel. There is lots more to talk about, but you have given us some good guidance on how to assess the changes we have seen to date."

"I am going to do everything I can as chairman of this new subcommittee because we have never had a subcommittee that dealt with the status of women before."