U.S. pledges continued pressure on Syria
The president used his most forceful words to respond to the on-going Syria crisis. We're taking a closer look at this developing story from the Current community. Check it out and add your two cents:
Obama Pledges Continued Pressure on Syria
Submitted by letsliveinpeace
President Obama declared the U.S. and its allies would use "every tool available" to stop the violence against the people of Syria. Thousands of innocent people have already been killed in the city of Homs. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recently denounced Russia and China for protecting Syria.
"It is absolutely imperative for the international community to rally and send a clear message to President (Bashar) Assad that it is time for a transition," Obama said after a meeting with the Danish prime minister. "It is time for that regime to move on. And it is time to stop the killing of Syrian citizens by their own government."
The president added that nations cannot afford to be "bystanders" as the killing continues.
The U.S. and European allies had sought a resolution at the U.N. Security Council that would have backed an Arab League plan for Assad to leave power, but the measure was blocked by both Russia and China.
Clinton, speaking at the Tunisia meeting Friday, blasted both countries for opposing U.N. action, calling it "despicable." Clinton said she would be willing to go back to the U.N. as often as needed, "but we need to change the attitude of the Russian and Chinese governments."
Unlike, in Libya, there is no international consensus for a military confrontation, but expect the U.S. to join any large-scale humanitarian relief effort that might be organized in the near future.
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kennymotown
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Nicely done!
- 3 months ago
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