Karen Bass actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman Smith. Thank you, one, for leading the codel and having us go down--even though it was a short trip, I think we were able to accomplish a lot--and especially for holding this heari..."

"I wanted to ask you also about Eritrea."

"That was not good, I take it."

"I think it would definitely have its purposes, and as I mentioned, it definitely would be noticed by not only the Ethiopian Government but the larger Ethiopian community worldwide."