Karen Bass actually said...

"A palace coup might take place in Kabila. This is not unknown in the DRC."

"However, a coup would not support international efforts to instill democratic practices in DRC, and could lead to protracted infighting and national chaos."

"the Catholic Church... is the most credible, in my opinion, and reliable and effective interlocutors for peace reconciliation and free and fair elections."

"So how does that work? Because I think you were saying--was that you, Ms. Anderson? Were you talking about the real need for troops but yet we propose cutting them back?"