Apr 18, 2016
We need to get out in front, not whisper in the ears of people, because the people don't want to hear the bad news.
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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Apr 18, 2016
We are holding this field hearing to do oversight into this catastrophe that the EPA has caused.
Apr 14, 2016
just a little while ago there was an overwhelming vote to proceed with the FAA bill, the Federal Aviation Administration bill, a very important bill. I know how hard the managers have worked on it--the chairman, the ranking member--and I…
Apr 14, 2016
reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
Apr 14, 2016
I so admire the managers of this bill. I really do. As a former chairman and ranking member now, I know how hard this is, but this is not a balanced request. I would just say that I have spoken on the safety of pilot fatigue so many times…
Apr 13, 2016
I know people are saying: Barbara, why are you being so tough and not letting us vote on other things? I have to say this: If we don't use this occasion to fix a problem that is listed as the No. 1 safety issue by the NTSB, and we can do…
Apr 13, 2016
I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of California Highway Patrol Officer Nathan Daniel Taylor, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and grandson who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 13, 2016…
Apr 13, 2016
I am trying to get a vote on an amendment that Senator Klobuchar and I have submitted. To explain it, I want to show you this graphic. These are two airplanes that are exactly the same size, they are flying across the same sky, and they…
Apr 13, 2016
Thank you, Mr. President. Here it is. This one in The Hill is quoting Captain Sullenberger: ``Fatigue is a killer''. . . . ``It's time to right this wrong. It's time to fix this rule.'' Here is another quote in the New York Daily News…
Apr 13, 2016
Well, if I could respond through the Chair, the words of my colleague are very hopeful. I just hope it is not tied to some poison pills that other people have a problem with. You never know around here what is going to happen. In my…
Apr 12, 2016
this morning, in addition to these comments that I just made, I want to talk about an amendment I am trying to get a vote on to the FAA bill, the Federal Aviation Administration bill, which is before us. This issue is another no-brainer…
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