Without serious, purposeful, united international pressure, including from the palace of the region, it is impossible for me or anyone to compel the Syrian government in the first place and also their position to take the steps necessary to begin the political process.
Kofi Annan discusses the need for international pressure to influence the Syrian government towards political action.
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