Karen Bass

"She [Raman] is a perfect example of how elected officials should be, starting from the grassroots, motivated because of a very specific problem."

"At this time, there is no specific or credible threat to Los Angeles."

"The sickening reality is that what Dolores, Ana, and Debra endured is not isolated, nor is it of the past."

"It was because of people like Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King and other leaders that I made a commitment as a child that I wanted to spend my life fighting for justice."

"I understand why residents are frustrated. They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support."

"It was a very positive discussion."

"There's a lot of infrastructure work that needs to be done, and the city cannot afford it."

"Getting the resources from the federal government, which is normal, is absolutely essential because our general fund could never withstand the hit, because we are talking about several billion dollars."

"Despite Trump's criticism of Bass and how she handles the city matters, the mayor said it's 'imperative' the city and the White House have a line of communication."

"Hopefully that will result in the payments that people need."

"We had a very positive discussion about FEMA and other rebuilding funds as well as the support of the President to continue joining us in pressuring the insurance companies to pay what they owe - and for the big banks to step up to ease the financial pressure on L.A. families."

"My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we lost in the tragic bus collision and helicopter crash."