Barack Obama actually said...

"the future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad are standing in their way. His call for dialogue and reform have rung hallow while he is imprisoning, torturing, and..."

"Attaining a diverse, qualified workforce is one of the cornerstones of the merit-based civil service."

"The United States has been inspired by the Syrian people's pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy."

"The Federal Government must continue to challenge itself to enhance its ability to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a more diverse workforce."