Karen Bass actually said...

"It is time for the crisis in the DRC to come to an end and I really appreciate my colleagues' support in our efforts to end this tragedy."

"We need to send a message to the government, a message with teeth, and this bill does just that. And I strongly urge its passage."

"I hope that some of these actions will change the dynamic in Eastern Congo and allow the people of the region to finally live in peace."

"As Congresswoman Bass said, she and Secretary Kerry were at the African Union Summit..."