Barbara Boxer

We would never have done this if we didn't have the agreement of Senator Vitter.

I ask unanimous that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Reid). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I think my colleague knows absolutely the reason why. All this is just disingenuous. My friend knows--we discussed it--that if we load down this bill with extraneous amendments on other subjects it would never pass. We know that. I have…

We do not want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.

We have an obligation, our generation--we are here now--to test this window of opportunity.

The RESTORE Act was designed to help ensure that the Gulf's damaged ecosystem and the thousands of jobs that depend on them are once again thriving and strong.

Two points: restore the ecosystem, restore the economy. Not one, but two.

We knew what we meant. We worked really hard on this.

Let us get these funds where they deserve to go. Eighty percent back.

I think the Iraqis had a chance of a lifetime and America's blood and treasure gave them that chance of a lifetime.

The Kurdish militia offered to support Iraqi Security Forces when ISIS began its offensive in Mosul.

The United States has sacrificed too much. The war cost us $2 trillion.

I will never vote to send more combat forces in.

I know my people at home support you and so do 70 percent of the American people.

Seventy percent of the people side with the EPA.

I just can't think of anyone else who could do it better.

If California wants to continue with its very successful cap and trade program, it can do so.

The goal is 'to safeguard the natural systems on which all life depends.'

I would love to hear you say it is his responsibility to take NHTSA death inquiries to me.

I consider it a cover-up when a manufacturer does not respond fully and accurately to NHTSA about what it knows about deaths in its vehicles.

Courtland Kelley, a third-generation loyal GM employee and inspector since 1983, sought to protect both GM and the public by bringing safety concerns to light.

I believe it is a cover-up, and because in the new GM you are firing people, who have you looked at in this issue?

I think that's really important.

Thank you for your support of the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Rental Car Safety Act.

Now, this is terrible. People died because of this.