Some people play golf. Some are artists, Some jog. I like to write. Barbara Boxer More Quotes by Barbara Boxer More Quotes From Barbara Boxer 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 raisedbullyloses I would love to see a march on Washington that says 'Save our Social Security' Barbara Boxer march-on-washingtonsecuritysocial 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 wmdwarcommitment 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 piecesretirementthinking It's good I was born in Brooklyn. You learn how to take care of yourself. Barbara Boxer brooklynborncare There are many faces to war. There is the face of courage, of bravery, of fellowship.There is the face of fear. Above all, there is love of country. Barbara Boxer braverywarcountry 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. Barbara Boxer who-we-aredemocracyworld 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 jobscountrypeople If you want to be a leader, it doesn't mean that you have to have an opinion on everything. But if you do have an opinion and it is clear and you feel strongly about it, then you should say it. Barbara Boxer leadershipwantmean We have to be realistic about what we can achieve in Afghanistan. The notion that the United States can build a Western-style democracy there is a myth Barbara Boxer united-statesstyledemocracy 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. Barbara Boxer nominationspeoplelooks What they [Jim deMint and the oil lobby] do care about is the precedent. If they open up ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge), they'll think they can do anything to the environment - anything at all. Drilling in Yosemite? In the Grand Canyon? What's next? Barbara Boxer environmentaloilthinking 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. Barbara Boxer environmentalfightingjustice I've always thought the most patriotic thing you could do in a democracy is to speak the truth as you see it. And that's what we're supposed to be about in America. Freedom of speech. Barbara Boxer freedom-of-speechpatrioticamerica 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. Barbara Boxer arabiaofficerunning President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don't have it. He didn't specify how. Barbara Boxer addressespresidentcountry We need to give the Iraqis a chance to build their own future. It should be in their hands. It must be in their hands. That is what democracy is all about. We can teach it, we can explain it, but they must want it enough to make it work for them. Barbara Boxer democracygivinghands In America, the system itself of democracy is being threatened. Barbara Boxer threateneddemocracyamerica Iraq was a war of choice, not necessity. Barbara Boxer iraqwarpeace The combined efforts of millions of concerned citizens could do wonders to help the impoverished. The American people are ready for action! Barbara Boxer effortcitizenspeople
