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Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the UN
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if there were a coalition of the international community, if there was the passage of a Security Council resolution, if there were a call by the Arab League, if there was a condemnation that was universal.
Canada, much of the European Union and the OECD countries (and) the Arab League have very, very strong sanctions on the Assad regime, both individuals and companies and commercially ... And we'd like to see these sanctions be made full and Security Council sanctions.
What happens if Assad doesn't listen, like so many similar conversations over the last year with Turkey, the Arab League, and others?More quotes »
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Syria says it won't be first to lay down arms
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Syria crisis on ‘tipping point’
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Diplomatic expulsions may hurt Annan plan
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U.S. Sticking With 'Plan A' For Syria
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ANALYSIS-Syria massacre pushes Moscow toward decision point
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