Political Quotes

Karen Bass

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Karen Bass is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Los Angeles, a position she has held since December 2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the U.S. Representative for California's 37th congressional district from January 2011 to December 2022. Bass has focused on issues such as public safety, accessibility, and community engagement throughout her political career.

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Jun 3, 2026

I appreciate you for standing with me when others doubted me, because you know who I am.

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Jun 3, 2026

Let me just say this is my third office, but this is it.

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Jun 3, 2026

I have devoted my entire life to serving the city that I love, where I was born, and I’m going to continue to do that all the way to victory in November.

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May 31, 2026

You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous.

foxnews.com
May 30, 2026

He is an entertainer and that's what he's doing is entertaining.

pbs.org
May 30, 2026

There's more work to do.

pbs.org
May 30, 2026

We're almost to the finish line.

pbs.org
May 30, 2026

He is an entertainer and that’s what he’s doing is entertaining.

abcnews.com
May 30, 2026

I haven't always got it right.

pbs.org
May 29, 2026

This is Los Angeles. This is not a MAGA city.

abcnews.com
May 29, 2026

I haven’t always got it right.

abcnews.com
May 29, 2026

We’re almost to the finish line.

abcnews.com
May 29, 2026

We are beginning to turn things around, but the bottom line is, I'm not finished.

npr.org
Dec 27, 2025

The safety of every Angeleno is my top priority

theguardian.com
Dec 10, 2025

Mayor Bass is determined to ensure the safety and accessibility of streets and sidewalks for Angelenos, no matter how they bike, roll, walk or ride.

apnews.com
Dec 10, 2025

Despite communication about City, State, and Federal laws and parameters, Jonathan has chosen to continue to pursue his own course of action.

apnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

The Palisades community has been through an unimaginable year, and my heart breaks for every family that won’t be able to be home this holiday season. But today is an important moment of hope.

theguardian.com
Nov 22, 2025

With more and more projects nearing completion across Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles remains committed to expediting every aspect of the rebuilding process, until every family is back home.

theguardian.com
Nov 16, 2025

Make no mistake: our city’s firefighters are heroes every day. We owe it to them and the people of Los Angeles to make sure that their fire department is led, organized and ready for whatever emergencies may arise.

theguardian.com
Nov 16, 2025

A full understanding of the Lachman fire response is essential to an accurate accounting of what occurred during the January wildfires.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2025

This puts the former vice president in danger and I look forward to working with the governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles.

nypost.com
Sep 2, 2025

We will not be divided and we will not be defeated.

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