Karen Bass actually said...

"the goal should be to address the root causes versus just view it as a problem of violence or ideology."

"I hope for the day, when these conflicts happen, that they are dealt with and resolved on the continent."

"The situation in Afghanistan does have an effect on the continent of Africa, particularly regarding conflict and stabilization."

"As our witnesses highlight solutions to conflicts in Africa, I hope they will also list measures Congress can take to strengthen current and future responses."