Barack Obama actually said...

"Asad must lead a democratic transition or get out of the way."

"Foreign policy is more than just conducting diplomacy; it's establishing connections between leaders and governments based on mutual interest to get things done."

"This approach should include a continuing effort to identify and adopt best practices to promote diversity and remove barriers to equal employment opportunity."

"The future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad is standing in their way."