Dec 8, 2016
Mr. President, Senator Harry Reid and I were both elected to the House in 1982, and over the last 34 years, Harry has become more than a colleague to me. He is like family. I call him the ``brother I never had,'' and he calls me the…
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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Dec 8, 2016
Mr. President, 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…
Dec 8, 2016
Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who was tragically killed in the line of duty on October 8, 2016. Jose ``Gil''…
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring to the life of Police Officer Lesley Zerebny, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and esteemed colleague who was tragically killed in the line of duty on October 8, 2016. Officer…
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. President, for more than 30 years, Vice President Joe Biden has held a big place in my heart. Through thick and thin, he trusted me to be his partner in so many fights, and I will be forever grateful to him. Joe first impressed me…
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Sergeant Steven C. Owen, a beloved husband and father who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 5, 2016. Sergeant Owen was born in Encino, CA…
Dec 7, 2016
Madam President, this is a moment for me that, I think it is fair to say, I will never ever forget. I am so honored. I am so honored to have members of my family here, staff from past and present from both my personal office and committee…
Dec 7, 2016
Madam President, before Senator Collins leaves the floor, I want to thank Senator Collins for her beautiful remarks about Barbara Mikulski. As I leave here, I have said publicly--the press has asked: What is your hope? I often say: My hope…
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. President, the relationship we felt was based on trust and honesty. We never ever misled each other. I just love the Senator's staff. I really do. Our staff developed the same type of relationship that we developed--disagreeing on many…
Nov 30, 2016
Senator Reid, my leader, I can't tell you how humble I feel to hear you talk about my career and to put it, in many ways, in a historic place. I am going to have a lot to say about your career, what you have meant to me. Today I won't get…
Nov 29, 2016
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss legislation I introduced to eliminate the Electoral College and ensure that the candidate who wins the most votes will be elected President. Clearly, this has nothing to do with this past election…
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. President, I wish to thank my leader very much. Yesterday, Senator Inhofe and I were on the floor and I stated that if I felt there was an ironclad commitment to take care of the Flint, MI, problem and the lead in water across this…
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