Karen Bass actually said...

"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."

"I am very much concerned about that as well, especially with regard to labor, given the need for employment on the continent and the recurring disputes about wages and the treatment of workers."

"This concept poses the question of whether developing countries are mortgaging their resources and strategic assets to China."