09/23/2010
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of our society."
"On May 18, President Obama signed Executive Order 13573 targeting senior Syrian government officials due to their government's continuing escalation of violence against the Syrian people."
"The Federal Government must continue to challenge itself to enhance its ability to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a more diverse workforce."
"President Bashar al-Asad is standing in their way."