David Cicilline actually said...

"I want to just take a moment to applaud your leadership on this issue and to say that I was at the same dinner and I was profoundly moved learning of your very long history in this area."

"I am particularly delighted to also recognize the new but equally passionate leadership of our ranking member of the Africa Subcommittee, Congresswoman Bass."

"I think our approach should be to craft a foreign policy that focuses on Sudan and South Sudan and promotes democratic values including respect for human rights."

"I believe we must ensure that U.N. peacekeepers in South Sudan who are working to protect people seeking refuge are provided with the resources they need."