President Barack Obama's administration on 18 March 2011 condemned the use of violence, stating: "The United States stands for a set of universal rights, including the freedom of expression and assembly, and believes that governments, including the Syrian government, must address the legitimate aspirations of their people."
奥巴马政府2011年3月18日谴责了暴力的使用，发表声明称：“美国维护一系列权利，包括表达和集会自由，并相信各国政府，包括叙利亚政府，必须正视其民众的正当愿望。