Karen Bass actually said...

"there is definitely more that needs to be done on the racial diversity on the U.S. staff."

"to address the root causes in these countries, we have to look at their natural wealth."

"What I am most concerned about was making sure that we were balancing diplomacy and development with the U.S. defense engagement."

"we view their efforts in pushing back on Jainem and other jihadist actors is very much in our own interest in promoting stability in the region."