Sep 16, 2014
Now I want to talk about the AUMF. I voted against the one in 2002, which started the disastrous war in Iraq. I voted for the one in 2001, and I have reread it about six times.
Barbara Boxer
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Barbara Boxer is a former United States Senator from California, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1983, to January 5, 1993. Throughout her political career, Boxer was known for her strong advocacy on environmental issues, women's rights, and healthcare reform. She played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at addressing climate change and protecting public health.
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Sep 16, 2014
today I am proud to introduce the National Prostate Cancer Council Act with my colleague, Senator Sessions. This bipartisan legislation addresses the urgent need for a national strategy for the accelerated creation, advancement, and…
Sep 16, 2014
I think it is shocking and a sad state of affairs that we heard just now such angry comments aimed at you, Mr. Secretary, and through you at our President, instead of at ISI, a savage terrorist group that decapitated two Americans and has…
Sep 15, 2014
what is the current business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in a period of morning business. ____________________
Sep 15, 2014
I would like to thank Senator Boxer's staff for bringing to light an issue with the GM recall website.
Sep 15, 2014
in just a few minutes we are going to have a procedural vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. If we truly believe women and men are equal and should be paid equally, this ought to be an overwhelming vote. The Senate women held a press…
Sep 15, 2014
I urge an ``aye'' vote. I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the nomination…
Sep 15, 2014
I have a parliamentary inquiry. Do I have a minute to speak in favor of this nominee? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 2 minutes equally divided.
Sep 15, 2014
I wish to speak about the two nominees who are coming back to back. I thank Senator Vitter for allowing us to move these forward. I thank the majority leader for bringing them up. We are down on the membership of the Nuclear Regulatory…
Sep 11, 2014
I watched every word of the President's address to the Nation last night, and I have this to say to him: Thank you for your clarity. Thank you for taking the time you needed to put the pieces together so that we don't march into another…
Sep 11, 2014
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 3 minutes, followed by Senator Merkley, who will speak for 8 minutes, followed by Senator Vitter, who will speak for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so…
Sep 8, 2014
I think it is important. It keeps coming back like a bad dream, but the fact is Congress voted the money and it was only $10 million.
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