On the recordMay 20, 2015
Assad needs to go, but the structures of governance need to stay or we hope they will stay.
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congress.govAssad needs to go, but the structures of governance need to stay or we hope they will stay.
Carter emphasizes the need for Assad's removal while maintaining governance in Syria.
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