Karen Bass actually said...

"I agree, and I think with our own population the first thing we have to do is get people to understand that Africa is not a country."

"This has been a very inspiring hearing, it really has, and I am very excited about this."

"Thank you, Chairman Smith, once again for calling this important hearing to examine China's economic and political impact in Africa."

"Chairman Smith, the legislation that you and Representative Bobby Rush introduced last week is one such policy option that I hope to join you on."