More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity
BARBARA BOXERIf something is opinion, put it in the opinion section: Don’t put it in the facts section.
More Barbara Boxer Quotes
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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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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.
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It’s good I was born in Brooklyn. You learn how to take care of yourself.
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Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write.
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The combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action!
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If I can make a generalization, men get into politics because, from the time they’re little boys, they’ve been wanting to be President.
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The Violence Against Women Act protects the lives of tens of thousands of domestic violence victims. But the U.S. must also support gender equality around the world, and that means acknowledging that some nations we consider to be our friends are no friends to women.
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I’ve been there for so many crossroads in American history. My whole political life spans the birth of the environmental movement, the women’s movement, the civil rights movement, putting an end to unjust wars, and so and so.
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We have to be realistic about what we can achieve in Afghanistan. The notion that the United States can build a Western-style democracy there is a myth
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President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don’t have it. He didn’t specify how.
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I’m a very big believer in collaboration and teamwork.
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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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I’m hopeful that the energy efficiency and public buildings bill will have their endorsement.
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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.
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Perhaps, one of our greatest challenges as a nation, as a people, as human beings making sure that our grandkids can live on this Earth.
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