Linda Thomas-Greenfield actually said...

"I think we're moving forward toward a cessation of hostilities so maybe that's a bit of progress right now."

"Stopping the violence, and ensuring that Africa's newest nation continues to move forward rather than backward, is of highest priority to the United States and the international community."

"We are hopeful. We heard early, right around Christmas, that President Kiir was going to release eight of them."

"For 30 years the United States has been supporting the people of South Sudan, even before South Sudan became an entity."