Linda Thomas-Greenfield actually said...

"Burundi has sadly become a cautionary tale for the region about how a leader who will do anything to stay in power can undermine a decade of peace."

"I think we were able to actually stave off this turning into that kind of ethnic violence."

"Having a strong, unified message from the Senate to President Nkurunziza--he looks for divisions within us."

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