Karen Bass actually said...

decreasing the number of diplomats available to serve in U.S. Embassies abroad... will decrease our ability to shape events and advance our interests on the continent.

Context

Karen Bass emphasizes the importance of maintaining diplomatic presence in Africa.

05/17/2017

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