(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/121211-obamaSyria-410p.380;380;7;70;0.jpg) Bill Pugliano / Getty ImagesPresident Barack Obama said the U.S. has recognized the Syrian opposition coalition as representing the country's citizens in an interview with ABC News.By NBC News staff and wire servicesThe United States now considers the Syrian opposition coalition to be the "legitimate representative" of the nation, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
"We've made a decision that the Syrian opposition coalition is now inclusive enough, is reflective and representative enough of the Syrian population that we consider them the legitimate representative of the Syrian people in opposition to the Assad regime," Obama said in an interview with ABC News.
The move, which was widely expected, could give new international legitimacy to the rebels fighting to overthrow the regime of Bashir Assad but stops short of authorizing the U.S. to arm the opposition, something Obama has steadfastly refused to do.
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Since the word legitimate has been used i guess things can be fine with them now.
Kudos to Obama for that one