I’ve always thought the most patriotic thing you could do in a democracy is to speak the truth as you see it. And that’s what we’re supposed to be about in America. Freedom of speech.
BARBARA BOXERThe combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action!
More Barbara Boxer Quotes
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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.
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I’ve gone through so many of these stages of defeat and loss and victory, the ups and downs, that I know how to handle it.
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I think we have to stop using the expression “alt-right.” It’s ridiculous. It’s racist, fascist, nationalist.
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I would love to see a march on Washington that says ‘Save our Social Security’
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The point is that what we want, Democrats, and what we’ve always wanted, is to make abortion safe, legal, and rare.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The day you realize you’re a grownup is the day you realize that you have to do something. When we’re kids, we don’t have to do anything. Then all of a sudden you realize, if I want this to be better, I’ve got to do something.
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Since 1980, we’ve used reconciliation 22 times, and out of those times, Republicans used it 16 times. So, earth to my Republican friends, you can have your option but you cannot change these facts. They’re in the Congressional Record
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I’m a very big believer in collaboration and teamwork.
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The difference between the very wealthy and the working poor has grown. We raise that minimum wage and we move forward with the vision of this president that we have, which is everyone pays their fair share.
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If you dared to put your opinion into a factual piece, your editors said, “You can’t do this. Write an op-ed.”
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In the early stages of a pregnancy, the Government cannot intervene with a woman’s right to choose. That is it, plain and simple. Guess what. We are not going to be big brother or sister, as the case may be. We are going to allow a woman, her doctor, and her God to make that decision.
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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.
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