Karen Bass actually said...

"The upcoming trial, which has already begun, should be a landmark, but not one and done prosecution."

"I appreciated that you were clear that you understand the significance of the continent and the role that we play there."

"deep cuts to the Department of State and USAID budgets will cause unavoidable damage to African partners and to American interests on the continent."

"cutting the USAID budget will inevitably harm African partners and hurt American interests."