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On the recordApril 24, 2011
The Syrian government must end the use of violence now and promptly enact meaningful reforms that respect the democratic aspirations of Syrian citizens.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

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