Jeff Flake: “The optics of it send a message that the international community believes that this man, Salva Kiir, is a legitimate and…”

We need to make clear that that is inconsistent with democratic values and inconsistent with commitments that have been made.

We will work with them where we can, challenge them where we must.

There is a lot of issues on which to hold Turkey accountable, from Cyprus to repression of religious minorities.

I think it's certainly detrimental to the country, and I think ultimately detrimental to Republicans.