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If we turn our back on the people of this country who need to work for a living, we shouldn’t be here, to be honest, because that has to be an essential part of what we do to protect the country, from the standpoint of defense, protect workers and make sure they have jobs.

Barbara Boxer

I think the scientists have really caught the attention of the people of this country, and of course, they elected representatives by their very clear pronouncement that if we don’t do something, we’ll be in a lot of trouble.
BARBARA BOXER

Country People Thinking
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 Military Respect
I think being prepared for anything is the way to go.
BARBARA BOXER

Prepared Thinking Way
My understanding of the Electoral College is that they have the right to vote for who they want. So they should vote their conscience, and if their conscience leads them that way, they should follow their conscience.
BARBARA BOXER

College Understanding Want
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

Democracy Giving Hands
If you want to be a leader, it doesn’t mean that you have to have an opinion on everything. But if you do have an opinion and it is clear and you feel strongly about it, then you should say it.
BARBARA BOXER

Everything Leadership Mean Want
The press is critical at this time, and if you look at history, this is so critical.
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Critical Looks Time
It’s good I was born in Brooklyn. You learn how to take care of yourself.
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Born Brooklyn Care
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

Interest Oil Rip Special
I would not run for president. I really like what I’m doing now. People say I’m giving them energy and hope.
BARBARA BOXER

Giving People Running
I think we have to stop using the expression “alt-right.” It’s ridiculous. It’s racist, fascist, nationalist.
BARBARA BOXER

Expression Racist Thinking
[On going into politics:] My husband went to bed with Debbie Reynolds and he woke up with Eleanor Roosevelt.
BARBARA BOXER

Bed Husband Politician
I’m hopeful that the energy efficiency and public buildings bill will have their endorsement.
BARBARA BOXER

Bills Energy Hopeful
There’s a huge difference in the attitude of the people of the United States of America toward women in politics. It has taken an enormous turn toward equality.
BARBARA BOXER

Attitude Differences Taken
Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources
BARBARA BOXER

Land Long Needs
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

Home Life Privacy

If we turn our back on the people of this country who need to work for a living, we shouldn’t be here, to be honest, because that has to be an essential part of what we do to protect the country, from the standpoint of defense, protect workers and make sure they have jobs.

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If we turn our back on the people of this country who need to work for a living, we shouldn’t be here, to be honest, because that has to be an essential part of what we do to protect the country, from the standpoint of defense, protect workers and make sure they have jobs.

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