Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Levy Boxeris the junior United States Senator from California. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth11 November 1940
CityBrooklyn, NY
CountryUnited States of America
respect military believe
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.
military past iraq
Voting against the resolution authorizing the use of military force in Iraq was one of my proudest moments as a senator. It is long past time to close this tragic chapter in American history.
appear company gas hearing high oil people prices sacrifices shared struggle tough versus
To my constituents, today's hearing is about shared sacrifices in tough times versus oil company greed, ... Working people struggle with high gas prices and your sacrifices appear to be nothing.
government cities messages
Our message will be that we're going to make federal government buildings a model - an energy-efficient model - and also start matching grants for cities and counties so that they can also do the same with their government buildings.
hopeful bills energy
I'm hopeful that the energy efficiency and public buildings bill will have their endorsement.
country order white
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
land long needs
Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources
democracy world who-we-are
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.
writing golf artist
Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write.
war iraq choices
Iraq was a war of choice, not necessity.
running office arabia
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.
hurt rights government
The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity.
march-on-washington social security
I would love to see a march on Washington that says 'Save our Social Security'
country thinking dignity
More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity