Karen Bass actually said...

"Human trafficking--modern-day slavery--is taking place in many places in the world."

"Mexico and Canada are not just neighbors but they are key allies, economic and security partners, and the United States' top tourist-generating countries."

"these kinds of soft diplomatic initiatives can help reaffirm important relationships with our allies."

"slave auctions and forced labor are absolutely unacceptable and that human rights of migrants and refugees demand the attention of the United States and the international community"