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We have fought for social justice. We have fought for economic justice. We have fought for environmental justice. We have fought for criminal justice. Now we must add a new fight - the fight for electoral justice.

Barbara Boxer

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Barbara Boxer
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: November 11
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