Barbara Boxer

If confirmed, Crystal would proudly represent the United States at UNESCO in advancing human rights, tolerance, and education globally.

I think you have a wonderful panel before you, and we are lucky to have these folks come forward.

I know in California, we have an optimistic can-do spirit.

I hope we are going to move these nominees quickly. We need to have our best and brightest out there on the ground.

What the terrorists do, they rule by fear. And they know if people have confidence in themselves and they are educated and they can stand up for themselves, that is a threat to them.

This bill pays tribute to Malala's vision for her country by reinforcing the U.S. commitment to girls' education in Pakistan.

I think that the case of Malala was so horrifying for so many reasons. But first of all, it was such a cowardly act for them to go after her.

The reason so much of the world is lagging is because they do not give women a fair chance.

When one of your members goes into Diplomatic Service or into the military, it is a family deal.

If they thought they were going to stop the conversation, they certainly have another think coming.

We have to keep on pushing because if we do not, it is going to continue.

I worked with my colleague from Alabama on a lot of issues. We do work together on occasion.

I would also say, I wonder if my friend knew--and I take just a city from the Midwest. In Cincinnati, 200 children will be dropped or denied access to Head Start. Anita Wolf, a mother of two special needs children, said she may have to…

And I also want to say to my friend, I understand we are truly suffering in this country. I have examples of people who were turned away from cancer clinics. They can't get their chemotherapy. The Cancer Society--which is not a government…

I appreciate Senator Reid taking the leadership here, and as I understand it--and I want him to confirm it-- what he has done is he has suggested the cuts that are hurting so many of our American citizens be restored and he is paying for…

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We're a government of laws, not men, or people, as I like to say.

It's beautiful. It's in Riverside, California. I welcome you to come see it with me, anytime, after we make it a national memorial.

This is kind of a no-brainer. We've got to get it done.

Russia's attitude was that there is not going to be any post-Assad. Assad is going to be there.

I want to say how sorry I am for a do-nothing Senate. And in that I speak for myself alone.

I want to thank you, Secretary Kerry. We really miss you in the Senate, but I cannot imagine a better job for you than this.

In April 18, 2013, Senator Barbara Boxer introduced S. 771, the Soledad Canyon Settlement Act.

The NTSB has been on record for years calling for clear lines of oversight and regulation for these special operations to ensure the safety of the operators and the public.

I will look to you to begin a new chapter with the EPA--one that sees the agency as part of a community.