If you don't move to protect copyright, if you don't move to protect our children, it's not going to sit well Barbara Boxer More Quotes by Barbara Boxer More Quotes From Barbara Boxer 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. Barbara Boxer president men boys If you dared to put your opinion into a factual piece, your editors said, "You can't do this. Write an op-ed." Barbara Boxer editors pieces writing 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 Barbara Boxer issues quality together We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American. Barbara Boxer doctors technology needs The American people are beginning to see the Republicans' willingness to trample over 200 years of history, to step on the minority, to push everybody out of the way because they want 100 percent. It's rubbing the American people the wrong way. One-party rule is not good. Barbara Boxer party people years 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 equality country children I think the scientists have really caught the attention of the people of this country, and of course, they elected representatives by their very clear pronouncement that if we don't do something, we'll be in a lot of trouble. Barbara Boxer country people thinking Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health reform done. We cannot wait another day. Barbara Boxer majority reform waiting The fact of the matter is actions speak louder than words. Barbara Boxer actions-speak-louder-than-words matter facts There's a huge difference in the attitude of the people of the United States of America toward women in politics. It has taken an enormous turn toward equality. Barbara Boxer differences taken attitude Voting against the resolution authorizing the use of military force in Iraq was one of my proudest moments as a senator. It is long past time to close this tragic chapter in American history. Barbara Boxer iraq military past The difference between the very wealthy and the working poor has grown. We raise that minimum wage and we move forward with the vision of this president that we have, which is everyone pays their fair share. Barbara Boxer differences political moving I've gone through so many of these stages of defeat and loss and victory, the ups and downs, that I know how to handle it. Barbara Boxer victory gone loss [On going into politics:] My husband went to bed with Debbie Reynolds and he woke up with Eleanor Roosevelt. Barbara Boxer bed politician husband More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity Barbara Boxer dignity country thinking I have to say that after chemotherapy, Barbara Boxer just isn't that scary anymore. Barbara Boxer chemotherapy boxers scary I've always thought of myself as a catalyst. Look, it's not without its perils. Ann Coulter called me "learning disabled." The things people write about me. Barbara Boxer writing people looks 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 government hurt rights Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions. Barbara Boxer medical care decision I must be doing something right. I was raised to stand up to the bully in the schoolyard, and you don't lose that. Barbara Boxer raised bully loses