Jeff Flake actually said...

Burundi's escalating violence and instability has made for a complex situation that requires sustained attention.

we are fully aware of the panoply of U.S. security concerns and interests, and we are sanguine about where sub-Saharan Africa tends to rank

The African Union plays an important role in promoting peace, good governance, and economic development on the continent.

Chad remains an important partner on a number of fronts, especially in the efforts against Boko Haram.