06/26/2013
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The President-elect and I believe strongly that direct U.S. engagement with Syria will advance United States interests."
"He has warned that competition over resources could lead to conflict and population movements."
"President-elect Obama has made it clear that we need a comprehensive strategy to fight terrorism that balances and integrates military force, diplomacy, intelligence, law enforcement, financial action..."
"The Obama administration plans to set a new direction in nuclear weapons policy, one that reflects the changed security conditions of the 21st century."