Part of the problem is the lack of opportunity and education for children.

We think we have to stay engaged and I think the American people would want us to stay engaged.

We do have concerns about command and control. There are a lot of militias that are formed separate from this battle.

Hostilities must stop, any and all violence directed at civilian populations must end, and those responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses must be held accountable.

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.

3 years ago today--and it is really important that it was 3 years ago today; this is the anniversary of South Sudan's independence.

Neither the United States nor the international community will countenance the armed overthrow of the democratically elected government.

We feel we have to stand with the Sudanese people to take this to a conclusion that will lead the country back on the right track.

I think we need to make sure we beef up their mandate, particularly on the peacekeeping side.

This crisis will not be solved on the battlefield.

We do care as a nation about South Sudan.

the people of South Sudan voted in overwhelming numbers for independence from the Republic of Sudan.