We know no document is perfect, but when we amend the Constitution, it would be to expand rights, not to take away rights from decent, loyal Americans. This great Constitution of ours should never be used to make a group of Americans permanent second-class citizens. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
We are all different. Yet we are all God’s children. We are all united behind this country and the common cause of freedom, justice, fairness, and equality. That is what unites us. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world – we need to make them accessible to every American. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
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. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don’t have it. He didn’t specify how. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
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. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
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. Barbara Boxer Read Quote
