Today
the Arab League took a strong and historic stance aimed at stopping the
violence in Syria and protecting Syrian civilians. The United States
commends the principled stand taken by the Arab League and supports full
implementation of its efforts to bring a peaceful end to the crisis.
The failure of the Assad regime, once again, to heed the call of
regional states and the international community underscores the fact
that it has lost all credibility. The United States reiterates its calls
for an immediate end to the violence, for free unfettered access for
human rights monitors and journalists to deter and document grave human
rights abuses and for Asad to step aside so a peaceful transition can
begin. As today's Arab League decision demonstrates, the international
pressure will continue to build until the brutal Asad regime heeds the
calls of its own people and the world community.