Obama 'Very Concerned' Syria Could Become Haven For Extremists -- FOX News
President Obama said Friday he's "very concerned" that civil war-racked Syria could become a haven for extremists, should President Bashar Assad leave a power vacuum in the chaotic country.
Obama, during a press conference with Jordan's King Abdullah II, reiterated that Assad must, and will, go. But he stressed that it's critical for the international community to work together to accelerate a viable political transition -- one that does not let extremists exploit the power gap.
"I am very concerned about Syria becoming an enclave for extremists, because extremists thrive in chaos," Obama said.
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Update: Obama warns of extremist threat in Syria -- AP
My Comment: From my vantage point .... Syria is already a haven for extremists.
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