Leon Panetta actually said...

The President has said that Assad must halt his campaign of killing and crimes against his own people, step aside, and allow a democratic transition to proceed immediately.

Context

Panetta emphasizes the need for Assad to cease violence and enable a democratic transition.

02/13/2012

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