Romney: Expulsion Of Syrian Diplomats ‘Underscores The Need For More Assertive Measures’

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Mitt Romney released the following statement on the decision of numerous western nations to expel Syrian diplomats:

“I welcome the expulsion of Syrian diplomats by the United States and other partner nations. But it only underscores the need for more assertive measures to end the Assad regime. President Obama’s lack of leadership has resulted in a policy of paralysis that has watched Assad slaughter 10,000 individuals. We should increase pressure on Russia to cease selling arms to the Syrian government and to end its obstruction at the United Nations. And we should work with partners to arm the opposition so they can defend themselves.”

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