Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Levy Boxeris the junior United States Senator from California. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth11 November 1940
CityBrooklyn, NY
CountryUnited States of America
democracy world who-we-are
Our democracy is the centerpiece of who we are as a nation. And it is the fondest hope of all Americans that we can help bring democracy to every corner of the world.
retirement thinking pieces
I was a stock broker once. I think there is an absolute place for market investments. But they should never be the basis of one's retirement. They should be an additional piece on top of a basic, secure, guaranteed retirement benefit.
war commitment agreement
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
respect military believe
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.
running giving people
I would not run for president. I really like what I'm doing now. People say I'm giving them energy and hope.
gratitude sacrifice hands
When service members are discharged, we should express our gratitude for their profound personal sacrifice, not hand them a bill for their hospital food.
people effort citizens
The combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action!
writing golf artist
Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write.
war iraq choices
Iraq was a war of choice, not necessity.
decision care medical
Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions.
country political voting
Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President.
country jobs people
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.
fighting justice environmental
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.
running office arabia
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.