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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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May 18, 2009

He was speaking the same language but he came to a different conclusion on global warming.

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May 18, 2009

If it is good legislation, it is a real positive.

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May 18, 2009

I think that is absolutely right. That is step one. That is essential to get the whole train moving.

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May 18, 2009

We tried to do it last year here but we have a lot of no, no, no, no, no, no.

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May 18, 2009

As I look around the world, everybody is moving toward a low carbon future.

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May 18, 2009

I believe our Country has some of the most innovative companies and workers in the world.

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May 18, 2009

It has nothing to do with global warming legislation which is creating jobs in our State.

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May 18, 2009

The truth is that when you clean up the environment, you create good, clean, green jobs.

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May 13, 2009

The two countries' alliance was achieving victories in preventing the big powers' offensive to dominate the region.

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May 13, 2009

We must be optimistic. We can solve these problems. And we have to--we don't have a choice; we have to--because there's a window, on both these issues, and the window's closing.

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May 12, 2009

It is the FAA's responsibility to promote a culture that demands greater oversight and accountability.

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May 12, 2009

I want to thank Chairman Rockefeller, Senator Dorgan and the Committee for their commitment to crafting and implementing an FAA Reauthorization bill this Congress.

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May 12, 2009

Clearly, the number one priority for the FAA must be safety.

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May 12, 2009

I commend Senator Feingold and Senator Boxer for their initiative in holding this hearing.

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May 12, 2009

What happens to any of us, happens to all of us.

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May 12, 2009

We can't say that we can block off what's happening in the rest of the world, because a human right is a human right.

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May 12, 2009

Please make this a priority, and please help us.

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May 12, 2009

We're going to try to get things done. It's not that nobody else has done it.

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May 12, 2009

I have complete faith in Senator Feingold in terms of what he's trying to do to end these conflicts.

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May 12, 2009

In the 110th Congress, Senators Biden and Lugar introduced bipartisan draft legislation--the International Violence Against Women Act.

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May 12, 2009

The U.S. Government should continue to be a strong leader in the landmark U.N. Security Resolution 1820.

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May 12, 2009

I feel really good that already, you're making a difference with your voices.

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May 12, 2009

I pledge to you that I, just me, just this voice, is going to be heard.

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May 12, 2009

The silence on this issue has ended, and in the Senate today, across party lines, we hear you very clearly.

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May 12, 2009

I would like express my sincere appreciation to Senator Barbara Boxer and Senator Russell Feingold for their remarkable effort to bring the issue of sexual violence and gender-based violence against women to the attention of the United…

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