US: Actions or Regime Change

In a quick reply to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad new reforms, United States, on Monday, demanded "actions and not only words from Syria". "There needs to be actual action towards political dialogue so that this transition to a more democratic Syria can take place," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.

"And as we have said in the past, President Assad needs to either lead that transition or get out of the way," he added and called on the head of state to act upon his promises of political reform.

The harsh rhetoric was used, even though the Syrian president promised to hold parliamentary elections in August and complete a reform package by September meant to bring an end the crisis in the country.