Obama Administration Condemns Syrian Violence Against Protests
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The Obama administration condemned the violence in Syria and called on the government there to let peaceful demonstrations take place.
“The United States stands for a set of universal rights, including the freedom of expression and assembly, and believes that governments, including the Syrian government, must address the legitimate aspirations of their people,” Tommy Vietor, spokesman for President Barack Obama’s National Security Council, said today in an e-mailed statement.