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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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Apr 12, 2016

How can you not have a compass inside that tells you it is not right, that there is a conflict there?

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Apr 12, 2016

The insidious role of dirty money in politics, sometimes it is secret, sometimes it is not so secret.

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Apr 12, 2016

as my friend, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, is leaving the floor, I want to thank him so much. I think the example of women's soccer is so perfect. People do not understand this disparity. Some say that many more people…

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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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Apr 12, 2016

today I wish to pay tribute to four servicemembers from California or based in California who have died while serving our country in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and in Operation Inherent Resolve since I last entered names into the Record…

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Apr 6, 2016

Do you think it is appropriate for cities to make improvements to stop the discharges of raw sewage into waterways that are used by our kids?

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Apr 6, 2016

It is not fair that the child born there, just by circumstances of their birth, has less of a right to clean water.

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Apr 6, 2016

Federal dollars certainly would be very helpful.

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Apr 6, 2016

It is unacceptable. ... I believe it is a national problem.

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Apr 6, 2016

Is 24 years an unreasonable timetable?

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Apr 6, 2016

We think it is a new tool, and we think the leverage is going to be fantastic for you.

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Apr 6, 2016

I want you to know that my State has tougher environmental laws than the Federal Government.

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