Karen Bass actually said...

"I think as our country begins to reconcile with our history, we need to acknowledge that the Americans that went over to Liberia were enslaved African Americans."

"The upcoming elections mark an important moment for the country because they are expected to lead to the country's first electoral transfer of power."

"During her 12 years of the presidency, a decade of sanctions was lifted and deemed no longer necessary."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, and especially for this timely hearing, considering that we are a few weeks away from an election in Liberia."