The statement below was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.
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What the United States will support is an effort to bring
about a Syria that is democratic, just, and inclusive for
all Syrians We will support this outcome by
pressuring President Assad to get out of the way of
this transition, and standing up for the universal rights
of the Syrian people along with others in the
international community.
Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary
What is the relationship between President Obama's statement
and U. S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?