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.
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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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.
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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.
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Even if I have to stand alone, I will not be afraid to stand alone. I’m going to fight for you. I’m going to fight for what’s right. I’m going to fight to hold people accountable
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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
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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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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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With so many of our fundamental rights hanging in the balance, it is not good enough to simply roll the dice, hoping a nominee has changed his past views. It’s not good enough to think, ‘This is the best we can expect from this president’.
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I don’t know how long I’m going to live, but I hope my seeds are pretty good.
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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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Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write.
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We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world – we need to make them accessible to every American.
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Just look at the Judiciary Committee, You have some people on the Judiciary Committee who may well decide not to send the nomination to the floor, and now it all depends on what Democrats do.
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The fact of the matter is actions speak louder than words.
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I’m hopeful that the energy efficiency and public buildings bill will have their endorsement.
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In America, the system itself of democracy is being threatened.
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The job is never done and every generation has to fight again.
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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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Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources
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I must be doing something right. I was raised to stand up to the bully in the schoolyard, and you don’t lose that.
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You take what you’ve learned, you pass it down, and you keep working.
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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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I’m a very big believer in collaboration and teamwork.
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Iraq was a war of choice, not necessity.
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I would not run for president. I really like what I’m doing now. People say I’m giving them energy and hope.
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Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, ‘Thank God, I’m still alive.’ But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again.
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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.
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