Karen Bass

This is a sad day in U.S. history when we have to vote on Articles of Impeachment because Donald Trump has abused the power of the Office of the Presidency in his attempt to cheat his way to reelection.

President Zelensky not feeling pressure and he was just fine? He was essentially being held hostage.

The aid was released after the administration was busted, after there was pressure from Congress for the aid to be released.

We must adopt articles of impeachment and take the first step toward relieving our nation and the world of this presidency.

This is not a coup and it is irresponsible to label a constitutional process a coup.

The President compromised our national security for his personal gain when military assistance was withheld from Ukraine that left this country vulnerable to a neighbor that had already invaded its territory.

I find it interesting that the story certainly seems to be changing.

If our military assistance had been provided as Congress ordered it and the White House meeting, President Zelensky would be meeting with Putin from a position of strength.

the message that this sends to our allies and to our standing in the world--if you want the support of the United States, be prepared to help with President Trump's reelection.

President Trump's abuse of power has injured our Nation.

I don't believe the people's House is a swamp.

we view their efforts in pushing back on Jainem and other jihadist actors is very much in our own interest in promoting stability in the region.

there is definitely more that needs to be done on the racial diversity on the U.S. staff.

What I am most concerned about was making sure that we were balancing diplomacy and development with the U.S. defense engagement.

to address the root causes in these countries, we have to look at their natural wealth.

I was the author of that bill. It was totally bipartisan, and it is authorized for 5 years.

obviously, lack of transparency in disposition of critical resources in resource-challenged countries is always an area of potential grievance.

So do you think that the violence in Burkina Faso--I know some of it is ideological--but overall, do you think it is ideological or is it economic-based?

Imagine telling a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault that cash bail is unfair or discriminatory to their alleged abuser.

I have been concerned about the Sahel region for some time, mostly because of the ongoing and increasing violence.

I think we need a bright line Rule that just prohibits financial conditions.

The expanding network of transnational terror groups has led to a proliferation of violent incidents between 2016 and 2018.

So let me just state for the record that when I was in Burkina Faso, the staff made absolutely no complaints, didn't say they were looking for more staff.

The purpose of this resolution is to encourage reunions of divided Korean American families.

People should not have to incur these kinds of costs just to reach a loved one.