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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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Mar 26, 2003

I could not agree more. I want to have more of a U.N. role right now.

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Mar 26, 2003

I would like to see them do that in this country.

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Mar 26, 2003

What about, the budget in 2004 has nothing for rebuilding Iraq.

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Mar 26, 2003

What countries have offered to give us hard cash in this effort?

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Feb 26, 2003

I was distressed to see the Administration wait so long to release your report on Children and Environmental Risks.

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Feb 26, 2003

But I guess my plea to you right now is to please, please move on this.

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Feb 26, 2003

You are using up the fund. There is hardly anything left.

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Feb 26, 2003

That is very kind of you. Thank you very much.

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Feb 26, 2003

If you read current law and you follow it, which your Administration hasn't done and doesn't seem to want to do, if you follow the letter of current law, you are going to see a 90 percent decrease in mercury.

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Feb 26, 2003

I totally disagree with your statement that your so-called Clear Skies Initiative is going to get rid of more mercury than current law.

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Feb 26, 2003

We have wasted precious time. There are women who have no idea, who are of child-bearing age, pregnant now, eating too much of this fish and getting too much mercury.

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