You know, I wish the world well. I want Iraq to have democracy and the Haitians to have democracy. I want the people of Afghanistan to thrive. Lord knows, we spend enough money there to help them. What about people at home? Isn't that our first responsibility?

She worked as a stockbroker for several years before moving to California with her husband. Boxer is an advocate for embryonic stem-cell research which has the potential to help those with diabetes Parkinson's disease Alzheimer's disease spinal cord injuries and other diseases. Drug Policy Reform
Senator Boxer has come out against reforming marijuana policy and is opposed to the California Ballot measure to legalize and tax marijuana for those 21 and older in the state.

Born in Brooklyn New York Boxer graduated from Brooklyn College. House of Representatives (1983–1993). Senate election in history having received 6.