Linda Thomas-Greenfield actually said...

"Nkurunziza's pursuit of non-inclusive, non-consensual elections sparked the current crisis."

"I think because of the decision to seek a third term, he has weakened his position significantly."

"We do not support those kinds of actions, and we have made that very clear."

"I continue to be hopeful that he will make the right decision and not run for a third term."