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Barbara Boxer

When you take a stand out of deep conviction, people know. They may not even agree, but they ask, 'Do I want someone who is willing to take a hard stand and someone I can trust to do that when the chips are down?' They want that.

Barbara Boxer

Trust

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When someone firmly supports their beliefs, others recognize their sincerity even if they disagree. This recognition leads people to consider whether they can rely on that person to be dependable in difficult situations.

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