It is important, we believe, to continue to maintain a diplomatic presence.
It actually started the violence... and it is becoming more ethnic and tribal but it didn't start that way.
I think that no one is questioning the logic of South Sudan.
We think we have to stay engaged and I think the American people would want us to stay engaged.
We do not support their efforts and that those who are involved in activities that are interfering with peace... will be...
Sir, we are looking at a variety of options to hold accountable those individuals who are responsible for the atrocities...
Thank you, Chairman Royce.
But just as each act of violence may ignite retribution, each step toward peace offers the chance to rebuild.
We have made clear to the rebels that we will not recognize a violent overthrow of a democratically-elected government a...
Part of the problem is the lack of opportunity and education for children.
the security of our people in Sudan and everywhere where we have Embassies in the world is our highest priority.
We have to continue to work with the SPLA. We have to continue to work with them to professionalize them.
We have not provided any lethal support to South Sudan at all.
I'm sure at the point that she spoke to you we may have been making progress and, certainly, having gone through what we...
We're also pressuring the governments in this country as well as around the region not to use child soldiers.
I think it's a number of components but I would appreciate the opportunity for consultations with you and other members ...
We have to sustain our engagement with them to get them through this process.
We are hearing about youth militias. Individuals are being armed in communities.
