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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

I believe that now that the seismic issues are resolved, the engineering questions should go to the front of the list.

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Dec 2, 2014

I never heard one word from a Republican against Commissioner Svinicki.

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Dec 2, 2014

Thank you for your testimony. It is quite riveting, and you tell it in the most straightforward way.

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Dec 2, 2014

Because the bottom line is we all care about the safety of the people.

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Dec 2, 2014

But my interest here, you know, is not in Korea, it is about my State and 500,000 people...

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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

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

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Dec 2, 2014

I understand you respect him, but talk to me.

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Dec 2, 2014

I just want a fair process that is not a process that results from too cozy a relationship with the industry.

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Dec 2, 2014

I live in the real world where I go out to these places and look in the eyes of the people, some of whom will be here this afternoon.

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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

We are looking for safety. We are looking to make sure that we don't build plants on earthquake faults.

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