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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.
Mr. President, I wish to ask my good friend, the Senator from Connecticut and the chairman of the Banking Committee, to engage in a brief discussion relating to the final Volcker rule and the role of venture capital in creating jobs and…
Mr. President, on Monday evening I came to the floor and spoke from the heart about my friend Senator Robert Byrd. I wanted to take the opportunity to submit a more comprehensive statement about Senator Byrd and his legacy. As I looked at…
Mr. President, I know several colleagues have come to the floor today to note the passing of a giant among us, Robert Byrd. I want to take a moment here to speak straight from the heart about Robert Byrd and my experience working with him…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Boxer are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'')
Mr. President, I rise today in strong support of the comprehensive Iran Sanctions Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010. I wish to particularly thank my colleagues on the Banking Committee for working to bring this conference report to…
Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 2009-2010 National Basketball Association champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. In winning their 16th championship, and the 5th of this decade, the Lakers cemented their…
Mr. President, I wish to express my strong support for California Superior Court Judge Josephine Staton Tucker, who will be confirmed today to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Tucker was recommended to…
Mr. President, unfortunately I was unable to make this morning's vote on the nomination of Tanya Walton Pratt to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted aye…
Mr. President, this is a list of lieutenant generals, vice admirals, major generals, rear admirals, brigadier generals--and all of them real patriots--saying to us: We cannot become more dependent on oil, and as a result of this Murkowski…
Mr. President, I yield 15 minutes to Senator Kerry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts is recognized for 15 minutes.
Madam President, I have a number of fantastic speakers we will hear from in the next ensuing time. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Alaska.
Madam President, this is a very important debate. The Murkowski resolution we are considering today would overturn the endangerment finding developed by scientists and health experts in both the Bush and Obama administrations that too much…
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