Karen Bass actually said...

"I am pleased that the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security is holding our first hearing of this 116th Congress, about our critical duty to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act..."

"Who would object to requiring greater accountability in increased prioritization of the processing of untested, sexual-assault kits?"

"I think the social contract is broken. I think there are very serious issues going on everywhere due some to technology and globalization."

"I just kind of hope when we move forward in this committee that, we acknowledge the differences, but sometimes I do not think the graphic descriptions are necessary for the point to be made."