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Timothy Geithner should remain Secretary of the Treasury. "I have total confidence in President Obama and I will support the team he puts together as long as he has confidence in them."

Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Voted YES to approve confirmation

Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. President Obama listened to voices like former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in recognizing that diversity on the bench is essential

Barack Obama's election does represent the fulfillment of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'dream.' Tuesday, that long-awaited, long-fought-for dream of equality was realized.

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."

John McCain and Barack Obama should not suspend their campaigns until Congress passes a bailout plan. McCain shouldn't crawl into a corner with a blanket

Sarah Palin was not a good choice for John McCain's vice presidential candidate. Dangerous choice

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Boxer is a co-sponsor of S. 22.

The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. Boxer co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"

Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Boxer voted against the moratorium in the Senate

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is unconstitutional. Co-sponsored "Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007"

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Boxer opposes bill with telecom immunity

California's electoral votes should not be divided by congressional district. Boxer spoke out against Republican-led initiative.

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Boxer co-sponsored D. C. House Voting Rights Act of 2007

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Boxer voted for Iraqi federalism

The United States should not allow Mexican trucks to transport goods on U.S. highways. Boxer voted against the program

The U.S. should not declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Boxer voted "Nay"

People convicted of felonies should have voting rights. Boxer Cosponsors Count Every Vote Act

The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. Co-Sponsored S.721: A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba

The U.S. should not implement a carbon tax. "There's No Support For It"

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is not constitutional. Boxer Will Push For Reversal

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. Boxer would have extended assault weapons ban

Israel should build a wall along the West Bank. Boxer co-sponsored resolution

Presidential elections should be decided by popular vote. Boxer co-sponsors amendment

The U.S. should not store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Boxer Voted Nay

Congress should not fund a troop surge in Iraq. Boxer Co-Sponsored Kennedy's "Anti-Surge" Bill

Congress should not eliminate the estate tax. Not generally, but for family farms

The War on Terror has not been effective. "This is unacceptable"

Social Security should not include private retirement accounts. Boxer Against Private Accounts

People residing illegally in the United States should be offered a path to citizenship. Boxer: Path To Legality

Iraq is engaged in a civil war. In Her Own Words

The invasion of Iraq has not been successful. Boxer: Iraq Has Made Us Less Safe

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. The U.S. Should Build a Fence Along the Mexican border.

The U.S. should implement a guest-worker program. The U.S. Should Implement a guest-worker program.

A civil war is likely in Iraq. Boxer: Iraq headed toward civil war

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. Torture Does Not Make Us Safer

President Bush should be censured. Boxer Co-Sponsored the Resolution

The U.S. should end the embargo against Cuba. Time to end the embargo against Cuba.