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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.
Mr. President, I wish to read from a letter the majority and minority leaders received from the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, and the National Association of Realtors. These are the businesspeople…
Mr. President, I wish to associate myself with the eloquent remarks made by my colleague Senator Durbin, Senator Reid, and all those who have come to praise a one-of-a-kind Senator and extraordinary human being, my friend Dan's Inouye. I…
In my remaining remarks, I want to talk about what happened in Connecticut. First, to the Senators from Connecticut, I send all my strength. I have gone through things like this, although not quite the same. As a mom and grandma, I know…
Mr. President, I am proud to offer my support for the confirmation of Magistrate Judge Fernando M. Olguin to the U.S. district court for the Central District of California. Judge Olguin was recommended to the President by my colleague…
I want to say this rhetorically to Speaker Boehner, and I will quote Senator Stabenow, who is quite eloquent on this point. You have a three-legged stool here: You have reductions in spending, which we did in the debt ceiling argument of…
I was here in the minority, and I was able to exercise the filibuster, and I was able to stop a lot of legislation that came over from Newt Gingrich's House. I believe in the filibuster completely, and I think it is important to protect…
Mr. President, I rise to speak on a number of matters. Before Senator Hatch leaves the floor, I really do think it is important that we listen to what he said, but I also think his criticism of the majority leader was really over the top…
Madam President, I think we are trying to make the case here today that there is a very easy way for us to climb down from this fiscal cliff. The Senate already passed a bill that would extend tax cuts to 98 percent of the American people…
Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Larry Hagman, who passed away last week in Dallas at the age of 81. Like most Americans and millions around the world, I knew Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, the best loved…
Reserving the right to object and I will not object, I want to speak for 20 seconds. This is what I want to say. There are amendments and there are amendments. We all know that. I think we have shown that we can work together. But when you…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from California.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Leigh Hasson, a fellow in Senator Begich's office be granted floor privileges for the consideration of S. 3254, DOD authorization bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…
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