Barack Obama actually said...

The hallmark of this process is the President has remained committed to working with nations around the world.

On May 18, President Obama signed Executive Order 13573 targeting senior Syrian government officials due to their government's continuing es...

It is time for the Syrian people to determine their own destiny, and we will continue to stand firmly on their side.

It is clear that President Asad believes that he can silence the voices of his people by resorting to the repressive tactics of the past.