The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violent war and allow a political transition in Syria that will forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice.
Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Actions of the Government of Syria
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