"We still support the right of this small nation to exist."
"We still support the use of peacekeeping operations on the continent of Africa."
"We think there should be a cessation of hostilities immediately and we're pushing at the same time but separately that the detainees be released."
"I think both sides are equally guilty but we have been able to recently get some humanitarian flights into some of the northern areas where we were--the U.N. was blocked."
"What you're doing today is helpful. It lets the South Sudanese know that what is happening there has a tremendous interest across our Government."
"We do not support their efforts and that those who are involved in activities that are interfering with peace... will be held accountable."
"Sir, we are looking at a variety of options to hold accountable those individuals who are responsible for the atrocities and violations of human rights."
"Thank you, Chairman Royce."
"But just as each act of violence may ignite retribution, each step toward peace offers the chance to rebuild."
"I think that would disappoint a lot of people who have spent most of their lives in South Sudan fighting for their freedom."
"We have made clear to the rebels that we will not recognize a violent overthrow of a democratically-elected government and at the same time we have urged the government to open political space to allo..."