Two things. First, we need to be clearer that Assad has got to go. The president said that about Mubarak and Gadhafi. He still hasn't said it about Assad. I hope he does tomorrow, but the sooner the better.
Abrams emphasizes the need for the U.S. to clearly state that Syrian President Assad must step down, similar to previous U.S. positions on other leaders.
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