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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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Aug 8, 2002

I am going to fight against changing the law.

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Aug 8, 2002

I am very concerned about Sacramento. I think Sacramento has been neglected.

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Aug 8, 2002

So we have a disagreement on the failure rates. How do you base your numbers, Mr. Martin?

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Aug 8, 2002

Smaller international airports, they do not get the attention.

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Aug 8, 2002

If the problem is--and let me just take this to Mr. Stone--if the problem is, in terms of the movement, that there are all these passengers around, I just want to ask you this question.

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Aug 8, 2002

I said, what is the rate? What is the percentage failure?

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Aug 8, 2002

I mean, my question is, why does the passenger have to be there when you do the trace, even with a third of the problems?

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Aug 8, 2002

I want to assure you, as a member of the traveling public, that a little inconvenience is not going to worry me.

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Aug 8, 2002

I think that is the key here, at least for LAX, is that sort of mind-set about moving on----

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Aug 8, 2002

So could you respond to that, Mr. Gomez?

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Aug 8, 2002

So if half the frequent fliers did this, you've got a 25 percent easier job.

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Aug 8, 2002

I think it is very important because when Secretary Mineta said, well, those are the old folks--old folks, new folks, some people do not care.

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