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On April 1, The New York Times headlined, "US Joins Effort to Equip and Pay Rebels in Syria," saying:
Doing so reflects consensus that "more forceful action" is needed to halt violence. SNC leader Burhan Ghalioun called for "a stronger Free Syrian Army. All of these responsibilities should be borne by the international community."
Hillary Clinton said Washington is "discussing with our international partners how best to expand this support."
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants insurgents better armed "to defend themselves." He barely stopped short of declaring war, adding:
If Assad doesn't "cooperate," the Security Council must "fulfill its responsibility and put an end to the massacre in Syria."
Doing so today's possible if Washington calls off its dogs. Erdogan and other rogue participants didn't explain or their intention to oust Assad violently.
A concluding statement called for "determin(ing) a timeline." It virtually declared war. "Working group" strategy plans how.
On April 2, The Times headlined, "Syria Dismisses Notions of Foreign Intervention," saying:
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