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U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer of California.

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This will be my last tweet from @SenatorBoxer but if you want to keep following me, I'll be fighting from @BarbaraBoxer .
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President-elect Trump says people shouldn't be afraid in America. If he means it, he should rescind his appointment of Steve Bannon.
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The presidency is the only office where you can get more votes & still lose. It's time to end the Electoral College.
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Gingrich’s defense of Bannon is offensive and reminds me of a very dark period in our history:
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In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted “The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy.” I couldn’t agree more. One person, one vote!
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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and yet we have a system where the winner can lose. It's time to end the Electoral College.
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Trump's silence on the slaughter of innocents by the Russian-backed Assad regime shows why his cozy ties to Putin are so dangerous.
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As he slaughters civilians in Aleppo, Assad prepares to make nice with Trump
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A heartfelt thank you to @HouseDemocrats for standing strong and having a spine, insisting on sensible gun votes. #NoBillNoBreak
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. @realDonaldTrump is exactly right - the candidate with the most votes should win.
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People deserve to be safe at work, at school, at a mall, at a health care clinic, at a nightclub. #DisarmHate
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Trump's cabinet picks are alarming, he's profiting from the election & he's cozying up to Putin. Enough is enough.
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Fighting for the people of my state in the Senate for the last 24 years has been the honor of my life. Thank you, California!
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Senator Orrin Hatch said this in 1997 about @SCOTUSnom Merrick Garland...
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We must send a message to the Standing Rock Sioux and all of its supporters, including thousands of veterans: your voices are being heard.
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. @SenJohnMcCain should understand that Bush’s mishandling of the Iraq War was “directly responsible” for ISIS.
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Went to House floor to thank my colleagues for taking this stand to stop terrorists from getting guns #NoBillNoBreak
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Harry - I know I truly am your sister because you always hang up the phone before I finish talking. And you always have my back.
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Senator Harry Reid
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I have three brothers and @SenatorBoxer is the sister I've never had. Barbara, thank you for your wonderful service.
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Californians, for this extraordinary opportunity to serve.
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So proud of my fellow Californians for pushing to end the outdated Electoral College!
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My measure in the California legislature to abolish the #ElectoralCollege #electoralreform #caleg
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As we watch the events unfold surrounding #DAPL , it has become clear that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's rights are not being respected.
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Mr. President-elect – your job is to defend our country. Not Russia.
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The Corps did the right thing, and I'm so happy for the Standing Rock Sioux, who deserve clean water. #NoDAPL
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Today a strong, progressive woman is being sworn in as California's next U.S. Senator. Congratulations, @KamalaHarris !
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My new bill would ensure that tribes and communities must sign off on projects that could put their water at risk.
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I call on @SenateGOP to pass the Presidential Tax Transparency Act to require presidential nominees to #ReleaseTheReturns .
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. @HouseGOP should reimburse taxpayers for the cost of this sham investigation. #Benghazi
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The New York Times
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A congressional investigation into the 2012 Benghazi attacks found no new evidence of wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton
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Thank you to the Standing Rock Sioux for bringing focus to a critical need: clean water for everyone. #DAPL
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I urge every American to watch these votes today. Watch to see who is willing to stand up and do the right thing. #DisarmHate
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I believe @POTUS touched the hearts and minds of the American people tonight. He was eloquent, passionate and realistic. #SOTU
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I’m glad he reminded everyone of the remarkable record of last 7 years: 14 million jobs created, 17 million getting health coverage. #SOTU
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Truly impressed by @SCOTUSnom Merrick Garland & his quiet pursuit of justice. He is an incredible #SCOTUS nominee.
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As the hours wear on, it is clearer than ever that Kevin McCarthy told the truth: this is a political witch hunt. #BenghaziCommittee
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We always knew the Benghazi committee was about turning a tragedy into a political attack on HRC. Now the next Speaker is bragging about it!
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Planned Parenthood has protected women’s health for 100 years. Happy Birthday! #100YearsStrong
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Putting the country first means Obama nominating a Justice and the Senate doing its constitutional duty by voting on the nominee.
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For 30+ years, @VP Biden has held a big place in my heart. He’ll go down in history as one of the most effective VPs. No one fights harder.
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It isn't #enough to keep lamenting these tragedies. Americans want action on gun violence & they want it now:
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Justice delayed is justice denied. #DoYourJob
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Energy policy is a top economic driver. Why would any president pick an Energy Secretary who wants to eliminate his own department?
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Los Angeles Times
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Trump's reported pick to run the Energy dept. is Rick Perry, who wanted to eliminate it – and famously forgot it
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For 40 years, for more than half my life, I was able to do what I always wanted to do: make life better for people.
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I will miss Gwen Ifill, a trailblazer in journalism. She was always calm, wise and fair in her presentation of the news.
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So excited to address the @UCBerkeley Political Science students today!
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We all have the opportunity to make a difference. It’s not important to BE something. It’s important to DO something.
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I will never retire from fighting for the issues that matter, but I will not be running for the Senate in 2016.
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Republicans need a history book. Ten other Presidents of both parties took executive action on immigration. http://t.co/eOR1igVclD
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Walk of shame to deliver @21stAmendment beer and settle my wager with @SenSherrodBrown on the #NBAFinals
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After nearly eight hours, no end in sight and no new information. #BenghaziCommittee
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Women in America should have the same opportunity for success as their male counterparts #EqualPay http://t.co/1enKfkpd15
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My heart goes out to victims of the #oaklandfire and their families.
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Today I'm thinking of our freedoms and our values, and giving thanks to all the brave men and women who fought to defend them.
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. @SenateGOP should stop the games & give Judge Garland the same consideration as previous SCOTUS nominees #DoYourJob
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Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and any linkage between Israel and apartheid is nonsensical and ridiculous.
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. @POTUS made clear that addressing climate change is a win-win for saving the planet & for good-paying jobs in clean energy. #SOTU
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Rest in peace, Janet Reno - a real trailblazer for women in the law.
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Los Angeles Times
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Janet Reno, country's first female attorney general, dies at 78
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Mark Twain is right. Lake Tahoe is the "the fairest picture the whole earth affords." That's why we need to save it!
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Rest in peace, Tarishi Jain and all the other innocents lost. My heart is with their families and loved ones.
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ABC7 Eyewitness News
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UC Berkeley releases photo of student killed in Bangladesh attack
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. @SenatorBarb showed us how to stand up and make our voices heard. She will always be the Dean of the Senate women.
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My heart goes out to the people of France tonight. #PrayForParis
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This is a great day for Americans who believe in individual rights and women's health care. #StopTheSham #SCOTUS
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Republicans should heed the advice of their hero, Ronald Reagan. #DoYourJob
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Today I called on @USCIS to investigate Trump Model Management for alleged immigration violations:
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John Glenn was one of my heroes in the Senate. A strong but compassionate man with nothing but kindness in his heart.
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Funny, Republicans never complained when Ronald Reagan and George Bush Sr. took executive action to stop deportations.
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Justice Scalia believed in following the constitution to the letter. Let's follow it now and fill this vacancy. #SCOTUS
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Another win for American democracy – discriminatory North Carolina voter ID law struck down.
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TIME
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Appeals court rules North Carolina voter ID law is discriminatory
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Read my letter to @SpeakerBoehner urging him to disband the politically motivated #Benghazi Select Committee. http://t.co/wEHfoTVVXx
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Republicans have been predicting the failure of the Affordable Care Act – and today they have been proven wrong. #7MillionAndCounting
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After Orlando, the worst mass shooting in American history, this is the moment for us to do the right thing and finally take action. #Enough
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Chairman Grassley's job is to hold hearings on Judge Garland. He doesn't need to poll his colleagues. He just needs to do his job!
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Five GOP-appointed men decided bosses can deny health care to their employees. Today we’re introducing a bill to fix this. #HobbyLobby
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The best option to stop Iran from building a nuclear bomb and avoiding another war in the Middle East is this deal. http://t.co/ORQ9H77owU
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There is no better deal possible - 92 nations and counting strongly support the #IranDeal
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Senator Dianne Feinstein
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Important op-ed from Sandy Berger debunking the myth that there is a "better" Iran agreement to be had. http://t.co/ByzhaeyYF4 #IranDeal
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This view brings thousands to CA’s Central Coast every yr. My bill w/ @RepLoisCapps would protect it for the future!
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Shame on the Oklahoma legislature for turning doctors who help their patients into criminals.
@reproforall
Reproductive Freedom for All
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Oklahoma Legislature just passed a bill that would criminalize abortion & treat doctors like felons: #WontBePunished
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Republicans want an elected president to make this appointment. Good news: we have a TWICE-elected @POTUS ready to do just that.
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My deepest thanks to Presidents Obama and Bush for showing that Americans come together in times of crisis.
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Chicago Tribune
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Obama, Bush pay tribute to Dallas police officers
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Earth to GOP: Women don't need Republican Senators to define what is "legitimate" health care to them. They know.
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Senate Democrats
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This Republican Senator believes he should determine what counts as "legitimate" health care for women. http://t.co/Mnwv0Wu9eT
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Taking salt out of ocean water is promising technology - I saw it for myself today at the Carlsbad Desal Plant.
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The Presidio is magnificent. So proud to be part of the team that helped preserve it for future generations. #NPS100
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Now that @POTUS has acted the Senate must do its job and begin the process of filling the seat – especially with such a fantastic nominee.
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Trump’s statement is a repeat of historical attacks of bigotry & hatred that we’ve seen before from demagogues. It is dangerous & wrong.
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I applaud Obama for standing up to GOP threats to repeal Obamacare, repeal Wall Street reform & repeal his immigration exec actions. #SOTU
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The family of the AR-15 inventor agrees – these weapons of war do not belong in our communities. #Enough
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Calls for a better deal are calls for America to stand against 91 other nations and risk missing this historic opportunity. #IranDeal
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Our President was inspirational, confident and he’s clearly the kind of leader we need to make our nation one of boundless opportunity #SOTU
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My heart goes out to the victims of the attack in #NiceFrance and their families. The world stands with you. #PrayForNice
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Congratulations to @SCOTUSnom Chief Judge Merrick Garland. @POTUS did his job, now it’s time for @Senate_GOPs to do theirs. #SCOTUSnominee
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It is time to give Judge Garland the hearings and vote he deserves. It’s time for Senate Republicans to #DoYourJob !
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The GOP should listen to Reagan appointee Justice O’Connor who served on the Court for nearly 25 years. #DoYourJob
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As elected officials, we take an oath to protect & defend the American people. Right now, we are failing. #Enough
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This sham #GMO bill will deny Americans the right to know what they feed their families.
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Now that Hobby Lobby denies birth control to their female employees, will they deny Viagra to their male employees? #NotMyBossBusiness
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Taxpayers should demand a refund from this sham #Benghazi committee.
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Reagan called for “prompt hearings” for #SCOTUS nominee. Today’s GOP won’t even meet with the nominee. #DoYourJob
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. @GOPLeader McCarthy’s comments prove that the #Benghazi Committee is a political smear campaign & an abuse of taxpayer funds.
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