Karen Bass actually said...

"Thank you very much for the work that you are doing. It could not be more important. It is one of the reasons why I ran for Congress, turns out the truth that matters, so thank you."

"I commend you for the work that you are doing and the sacrifices that you are making and the risks that you are taking both for you and for your family."

"This is unacceptable of a leading global democracy and goes against the fundamental principles of press freedom."

"When we do not protect our brave journalists, such as Mr. Khashoggi, we move closer to tyranny."