Karen Bass actually said...

"The loss of Liu Xiaobo has once again brought attention to the issues of human rights in China."

"He could have lived a quiet life as an academic, a scholar, a writer, but instead he decided to challenge the status quo and actively engage in efforts for democratic reform."

"I am concerned about the budget proposed by the administration that would actually cut food aid."

"I would hate to think that the U.S. would move in a position of saying we are going to withhold aid unless you vote."