Meet U.S. for the European oil embargo of Syria

Saturday, September 3, 2011,The embargo imposed by the European Union oil imports from Syria will have a direct impact on the ability of the regime to finance the suppression of demonstrations, as assessed today by the U.S. government.
"The oil sales are a critical source of income and foreign exchange for the status Assad», observes Victoria Noland, spokesman for the State Department, in a message that welcomes the decision of the European Union.
"The United States and its international partners will continue to increase political and economic pressure to force President Assad to abandon power, and to allow the Syrian people to lead peaceful, democratic and open to all Syrians transition "he said - among others - Ms. Noland.