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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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Dec 2, 2014

Here it is and not one of them has been implemented by the industry.

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Dec 2, 2014

I am asking you, particularly on this series of 12 recommendations which could mean life and death, that is not hyperbole, to my people and to people all over the country.

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Dec 2, 2014

I have to say you teamed up with Russia, that is the story, to block a reactor safety proposal overseas that would require existing reactors to be retrofitted to prevent accidents caused by severe earthquakes.

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Dec 2, 2014

It will damage nuclear safety to require existing reactors to be retrofitted to prevent accidents caused by severe earthquakes or other natural hazards.

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Dec 2, 2014

I have the proof from the staff, your staff, and did nothing about it.

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Dec 2, 2014

Thank you so much for the invitation to appear here today.

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Dec 2, 2014

This is a hearing and I would like you to address the Chair.

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Dec 2, 2014

I want safe plants. I want plants that respond to new information such as deep earthquakes.

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Dec 2, 2014

This is going to be a big problem because we asked for documents, not a meeting privately or secretly.

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Dec 2, 2014

This outrage over appointing commissioners who worked as congressional staffers is worse than ringing hollow.

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Dec 2, 2014

For God's sake, do two, three or four of the things and get it done because one of those 12 things could be absolutely critical.

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Dec 2, 2014

You have to be truthful to Congress.

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