We absolutely categorically condemn the violence. We call on the Syrian regime to cease the violence. We are working with our partners internationally to put pressure on the Syrian regime to get it to cease. And we believe that it is clear now that the -- President Assad has given up the opportunity to lead the transition that the Syrian people will demand, and he has lost legitimacy by doing so.
Jay Carney, the White House Press Secretary, condemns the violence in Syria and calls for the regime to cease its actions, stating that President Assad has lost legitimacy.
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