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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.
Thank you so much, Madam President. I am here because I want to respond to the colloquy that was held on the Keystone Pipeline, but before I go there, I do want to make remarks about the very important vote we are going to be taking today…
Madam President, I said I was going to talk about an issue I know the Presiding Officer and I don't agree on. I have total respect for her view. The people of her State are so lucky to have her fighting their fight on energy. The people of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2014, at 11 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Assessing and…
Today I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 100th birthday and extraordinary contributions of former Congressman Don Edwards. Don was born on January 6, 1915, in San Jose, CA, where he attended public schools and graduated from…
Mr. President, today I am proud to introduce the National Prostate Cancer Council Act with my colleague, Senator Sessions. This bipartisan legislation addresses the urgent need for a national strategy for the accelerated creation…
I urge an ``aye'' vote. I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the nomination…
Mr. President, I have a parliamentary inquiry. Do I have a minute to speak in favor of this nominee? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 2 minutes equally divided.
Mr. President, I wish to speak about the two nominees who are coming back to back. I thank Senator Vitter for allowing us to move these forward. I thank the majority leader for bringing them up. We are down on the membership of the Nuclear…
Mr. President, what is the current business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in a period of morning business. ____________________
Mr. President, in just a few minutes we are going to have a procedural vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. If we truly believe women and men are equal and should be paid equally, this ought to be an overwhelming vote. The Senate women held…
Madam President, I watched every word of the President's address to the Nation last night, and I have this to say to him: Thank you for your clarity. Thank you for taking the time you needed to put the pieces together so that we don't…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 3 minutes, followed by Senator Merkley, who will speak for 8 minutes, followed by Senator Vitter, who will speak for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…
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