Anne W. Patterson: “American engagement and leadership is critical to reaching a new equilibrium that will protect our vital interest and…”

We don't believe it is possible to have any sort of settlement there, either a political settlement or any military defeat of ISIL, without the departure of Assad.

There is absolutely no evidence that the Saudis have been involved in the 9/11 attacks.

Certainly our European allies, our Gulf allies, and Turkey do see that. They are absolutely determined that he will not remain in power.

We have provided over $2 billion, $2.5 billion, for humanitarian assistance inside Syria.