Karen Bass actually said...

"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."

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

"I do have concerns, as I think Mr. Chairman Smith mentioned, that that money gets out of the door as quick as possible and that money not be rolled over into fiscal year '18 because that blows the ent..."

"I want to congratulate your leadership in your short tenure and definitely register that I appreciated your bringing the Security Council to Washington, DC, and including Members of Congress."