10/24/2012
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"President Bashar al-Asad is standing in their way."
"I strongly condemn this brutality, including the disgraceful attacks on Syrian civilians in cities like Hama and Deir al-Zour."
"The United States has been inspired by the Syrian people's pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy."
"China can be a great engine for economic growth, and we want to see China prosper and its economy grow because that will help fuel our own growth."