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On the recordApril 21, 2011
The Syrian people have called for the freedoms that all individuals around the world should enjoy. President Assad and the Syrian authorities have repeatedly rejected their calls and chosen the path of repression.
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The White House emphasizes the Syrian people's demand for freedom and criticizes President Assad's response.

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