Karen Bass actually said...

"It is not just about us giving away money or programs, but it is really about raising the capacity."

"I really think that there needs to be more attention to ADF."

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

"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."