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“So when you go up against the Far Right you go up against the big financial special interests like the Halliburtons of the world, the big oil companies, the big energy companies who work so hard to rip us off.”

Quote by Barbara Boxer

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Barbara Boxer was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California. Born on November 11, 1940, she was known for her strong stance on environmental issues and as a champion for women's rights during her political career. more

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