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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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Oct 7, 2015

We do not want to reignite the water wars because... they lead to the courthouse door.

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Oct 7, 2015

We need a bipartisan, comprehensive drought bill. We have a chance to do this right.

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Oct 7, 2015

This is a unique moment in history where we have found a bill that has this kind of broad support.

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Oct 7, 2015

We have to say to all the stakeholders let us hear you out and let us have a bill that is fair to everyone.

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Oct 7, 2015

when you talk about water, you are talking about the third rail of politics in our state.

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Oct 6, 2015

we must learn from Fukushima and do everything we can to avoid similar disasters here in America.

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Oct 6, 2015

Your decision is dangerous, is wrong.

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Oct 6, 2015

You have to examine the worst that could happen, is that the point?

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Oct 6, 2015

If you are exposed to nuclear materials, it is very serious; and people don't care if the plant was operational and there was an accident or the plant was decommissioned and there is an accident. They get just as sick.

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Oct 6, 2015

I think the EPA could go either way; they could do a rule under the Uranium Mill Tailing Radiation Control Act or under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Oct 6, 2015

I believe it's time for Congress to step in.

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Sep 28, 2015

The Clean Power Plan will help America lead the way to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

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