Barack Obama actually said...

President Assad now has a choice. He can lead that transition, or get out of the way. The Syrian government must stop shooting demonstrators and allow peaceful protests. They must release political prisoners and stop unjust arrests.

Context

Obama addresses the situation in Syria, urging President Assad to either facilitate a transition to democracy or step aside.

05/19/2011

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