Syria is on the Mediterranean Sea. It's the home of two soon-to-be, we hope, former Russian bases.

The United States can't be just a spectator here. Whatever happens in Syria, maybe the United States can't control it, but with offers, incentives and with disincentives, the United States can be a partner in keeping it, partner with the Europeans, partner with the Gulfies.

This is no time for America alone. America alone is America the loser.

America is powerful because it is reinforced by strong friends, work with friends to try to do

America's best to bring security and stability to Syria.

It's the American interest and President Trump is just wrong to say the

opposite. Looking ahead, the United States will do the following. First, will support Syria's

neighbors, including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel should any threat arise from Syria

during this period of transition. I will speak with leaders of the region in the coming days,

I had long discussions of all of our people earlier this morning,

and I'll send senior officials from my administration to the region as well.

Second, we will help stability, ensure stability in eastern Syria,

protecting any personnel, our personnel,

against any threats, and will remain our mission against ISIS will be maintained, including

security of detention facilities where ISIS fighters are being held as prisoners.

We're clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS will try to take advantage of any vacuum

to reestablish its capabilities and to create a safe haven.

We will not let that happen.

In fact, just today, U.S. forces conduct a dozen of precision strikes,

air strikes within Syria, targeting ISIS camps

and ISIS operatives.

Third, we will engage with all Syrian groups, including within the process led by the United Nations

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