Around the world Quote by Bashar al-Assad

The general perception, in much of the Middle East, is that the United States is an unreliable friend and a harmless enemy. I think…

— Bernard Lewis

Let there be no ambiguity about the American view that Syria's lack of cooperation .. is not acceptable.

— John Bolton

We need to listen to the views and respect the collective will of our democratic allies. When we believe that international action is necessary,…

— John McCain

Remember, the American grand strategy works when other countries feel secure. But it doesn't work if we acquiesce in the aggression of other countries.

— Daniel Fried

I think that it's very important to have the United States' engagement in many situations we have around the world, be it in Syria,…

— Antonio Guterres

Somehow a U.N. resolution about Syria puts us where we need to be? I think it is a reflection of Hillary Clinton and Barack…

— Carly Fiorina

For America to get more entangled militarily in Syria is a serious step, and we have to do so making absolutely certain that we…

— Barack Obama

The U.S. should never get involved where we have no clear national interest. We should not intervene militarily in a country like Syria, where…

— Rand Paul

I think it is a good thing that the United States will now be a party to the talks, to resolve a metastasizing crisis…

— Katrina vanden Heuvel

I think first of all, the United States has got to adopt a policy of befriending and creating allies around the world.

— Al Sharpton

I profoundly do not believe that the United States could make things better in Syria by being there. And we have an evidentiary record…

— Ben Rhodes

Obviously, the United States' own founding principles are self-determination. And I think what the United States and our allies want to do is to…

— Rex W. Tillerson