Karen Bass actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman Royce, and Ranking Member Engel. I want to thank both of you for your leadership in moving swiftly to hold a hearing on the troubling situation in Mali."

"As an important U.S. strategic partner, there is a great hope that Kenya's election will be peaceful, transparent, and nonviolent."

"Democracy is on the move."

"This future is possible in Mali with U.S. support and the support of the international community."