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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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Sep 14, 2020

If you're undecided on this race, and this is an important issue to you, think about the fact that the president of these United States knew clearly -- in his own voice, we have heard -- that this is a plague, this is a disaster.

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Sep 14, 2020

Trump is concerned about one thing and one thing only, himself, his reelection. He doesn't care. He thinks of himself as a king.

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Sep 14, 2020

It makes me sick. It makes me really ill, because I think we all grew up with a certain set of values. And the bottom line was, if you see someone in trouble, help them.

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Aug 17, 2020

Well, guess what, he's running for election and the race is very tight. And If he wants to give his opponent an issue, he couldn't give her a better issue, Amy McGrath, to just say, I will promise you I will make sure that we save the post…

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Aug 17, 2020

You are going to put the mailboxes back. You are going to get those sorting machines and put them back. Because if you don't do this, and you are going to pay overtime if necessary, and you are going to support $25 billion, which the House…

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Aug 12, 2020

This was a very important decision. And Joe Biden and Barack Obama had that chemistry. They respected each other.

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Aug 12, 2020

I would argue, that just touched their heart no matter where they live.

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Aug 10, 2020

Everything is going to be thrown at her, including the kitchen sink. But they do that -- Trump does that everybody.

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Aug 10, 2020

This is a historic pick. We have all heard that. We know that. But, to me, it's a healing, unifying pick.

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Nov 27, 2018

The Child Protection Compact Partnerships represent a unique foreign assistance and diplomatic tool.

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May 24, 2017

Neil helped us greatly to know the lay of the land. He said this is where we have problems. This is where we can come together. I hope, I do not ruin his career by thanking him.

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Jan 17, 2017

Mr. Pruitt has advocated and stood up for the profits of businesses, be it poultry companies or the energy industry and other polluters, at the expense of people who have to drink the water or breathe the air.

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Dec 9, 2016

Well, we have no choice, because, as the Senator from Washington knows, my State gets a lot of water out of the Colorado River. It is under a lot of stress. We have a lot of problems. My heart goes out to every single stakeholder in my…

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Dec 9, 2016

OK, I will just hold the floor forever. That is fine. I say to my friend, you have been through these kinds of wars before when you were standing alone trying to stop drilling in the Arctic. I remember all of our colleagues saying: Oh, my…

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Dec 9, 2016

I wish to say to my friend that I was aware of the provision, but I did not know the details of what you just said. My staff confirms that you are absolutely right. Are you saying to me that water contractors will be relieved of certain…

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Dec 9, 2016

Absolutely not, my friend. As you know, it is in the jurisdiction of your committee. It has absolutely nothing to do with mine. I would say there are two pieces added that we have a little jurisdiction on, funding for desal, but that is…

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Sep 27, 2016

However, North Korea's escalating nuclear and ballistic missile tests demonstrate that we need to do much more.

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Sep 27, 2016

This will, without question, be one of the most pressing issues facing the next U.S. president.

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Sep 27, 2016

Few issues pose as immediate a threat to the United States, and international stability, as North Korea's nuclear program.

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Sep 27, 2016

I commend President Obama for putting in place such a stringent regime of sanctions.

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Sep 15, 2016

Once again, I think Senator Inhofe and I have proven we can get things done around here. I have been asked--and I know he has been asked--by many in the press: How do you do it? You are one of the most liberal and one of the most…

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Sep 15, 2016

Yes, as Senator Inhofe stated earlier, the section was added to S. 2848 to let the Corps of Engineers know they must comply with the law, and that includes compliance with State water quality standards, and Congress is paying attention.

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Sep 15, 2016

As the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I agree with the explanation provided by Senator Inhofe.

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Sep 15, 2016

I ask through the Chair if the Senator will yield for 5 minutes, please.

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Sep 13, 2016

I just wish to thank you because you and Senator Cantwell are also an example of a team that is working through the toughest of issues. If somebody from the press asked you how do you do it--and I am sure they ask Senator Inhofe all the…

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