Barbara Boxer Quotes


We are all different. Yet we are all God's children. We are all united behind this country and the common cause of freedom, justice, fairness, and equality. That is what unites us. Barbara Boxer Equality 175
Really, life is complicated enough without having a bunch of Senators deciding what we should do in the privacy of our own homes. Barbara Boxer Bunch 90
To win the cause we all believe in, the spread of true democracy all over the world, we need to win by example, not just with speeches but by example; not just with military might but by gaining the respect of the world. Barbara Boxer Believe 86
We have fought for social justice. We have fought for economic justice. We have fought for environmental justice. We have fought for criminal justice. Now we must add a new fight - the fight for electoral justice. Barbara Boxer Environmental 86
Our democracy is the centerpiece of who we are as a nation. And it is the fondest hope of all Americans that we can help bring democracy to every corner of the world. Barbara Boxer All 79
When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is willing to take a hard stand and someone I can trust to do that when the chips are down?' They want that. Barbara Boxer Trust 72
The American people need to know the truth. The American people need to see the truth. In a democracy, letting the people know the truth is the essence of what it means to be free. Barbara Boxer American 66
For the sake of the troops, for the love of the troops, we must not add yet another casualty to this war. We must not let truth be a casualty of this war. Barbara Boxer Add 65
Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get. Barbara Boxer Time 64
More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Barbara Boxer Anything 64
Iraq made commitments after the Gulf War to completely dismantle all weapons of mass destruction, and unfortunately, Iraq has not lived up to its agreement. Barbara Boxer Agreement 55
When service members are discharged, we should express our gratitude for their profound personal sacrifice, not hand them a bill for their hospital food. Barbara Boxer Food 55
So when you go up against the Far Right you go up against the big financial special interests like the Halliburtons of the world, the big oil companies, the big energy companies who work so hard to rip us off. Barbara Boxer Against 54
The White House has embarked on a mission to convince the people of our country that Social Security is in dire need of drastic change in order to save it for all workers. Barbara Boxer Change 54
It is in Saudi Arabia's best interest to allow women to fully participate in its society, and this includes the right to vote and run for office. Barbara Boxer Society 50
Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President. Barbara Boxer Booth 45
Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources. Barbara Boxer Lands 44
Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions. Barbara Boxer Medical 43
I am sure that every one of my colleagues - Democrat, Republican, and Independent - agrees with that statement. That in the voting booth, every one is equal. Barbara Boxer Booth 43
We need to give the Iraqis a chance to build their own future. It should be in their hands. It must be in their hands. That is what democracy is all about. We can teach it, we can explain it, but they must want it enough to make it work for them. Barbara Boxer Build 40
The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity. Barbara Boxer Government 38
Tonight, you are hearing from the Democratic women of the Senate... We stand together on so many issues: economic prosperity, quality education for all, protecting a woman's right to choose. Barbara Boxer Education 38
We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American. Barbara Boxer Medical 32
I think Democrats are right. We fight for the American dream, for the environment, for privacy rights, a woman's right to choose, a good public education system. Barbara Boxer Education 25
Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health reform done. We cannot wait another day. Barbara Boxer Health 23

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