Quotes by Barbara Boxer

For the sake of the troops, for the love of the troops, we must not add yet another casualty to this war. We must not let truth be a casualty of this war.

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.

We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world – we need to make them accessible to every American.

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.

More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

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.

Law enforcement officers are never ‘off duty.’ They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get.

Medical professionals, not insurance company bureaucrats, should be making health care decisions.

I would not run for president. I really like what I’m doing now. People say I’m giving them energy and hope.

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.