Marco Rubio actually said...

"I am impressed by the resilience of a people that have faced extraordinary struggles even before an earthquake, but yet have optimism about the promise of the future."

"I think it sends a terrible message to our friends and to moderate reformers in the region when the United States is silent about their well-being."

"If confirmed, what would be your strategy to encourage the Burundi Government to collect data on law enforcement's efforts to combat trafficking?"

"We are very supportive of the autonomous region of the north, and you are absolutely right, has progressed in many ways."