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 backcountrydefense share on social
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. Barbara Boxer changecongressionalearth share on social
We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American. Barbara Boxer accessibleamericandoctor Change image and share on social
President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don't have it. He didn't specify how. Barbara Boxer addressbringbush Change image and share on social
The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity. Barbara Boxer arabiabasicdenial Change image and share on social
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 democracygainmilitary share on social
I am sure that every one of my colleagues - Democrat, Republican, and Independent - agrees with that statement. That in the voting booth, every one is equal. Barbara Boxer agreeboothcolleague Change image and share on social
Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions. Barbara Boxer bureaucratcarecompany Change image and share on social
When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is willing to take a hard stand and someone I can trust to do that when the chips are down?' They want that. Barbara Boxer agreechipconviction share on social
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'. Barbara Boxer balancechangedice share on social