Antony Blinken actually said...

press them to use the influence that they have to make sure that that space remains open and does not get shut down.

Blinken calls for diplomatic efforts to protect NGO operations in Central America.

03/21/2023

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I think our approach has been, shall I say, lacking in the sense that we have engaged in what I would characterize as defensive measures.

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I think we can play a catalytic role.

The best way to deal with Assad is to transition him out so that the moderate opposition can fill the vacuum.