Clinton Remarks at Friends of Syrian People Meeting
\nVoltaire Network – 29 February 2012<\/p>\n
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\nWe strongly echo the Arab League\u2019s demand that the Syrian Government immediately halt all attacks against civilians; guarantee the freedom of peaceful demonstrations; release all arbitrarily detained citizens; return its military and security forces to their barracks; and allow full and unhindered access for monitors, humanitarian workers, and journalists.<\/p>\n
We call for a negotiated political solution to this crisis and an inclusive democratic transition to address the legitimate aspirations of Syria\u2019s people in an environment free from violence, fear, intimidation, and extremism.<\/p>\n
And we are firmly committed to the sovereignty, independence, national unity, and territorial integrity of Syria.<\/p>\n
In support of these principles, this group should take concrete action along three lines: provide emergency humanitarian relief, ratchet up pressure on the regime, and prepare for a democratic transition. …more<\/a><\/p>\n