Video: US urges 'all countries' to use their 'influence' for Syria de-escalation
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US urges 'all countries' to use their 'influence' for Syria de-escalation
The United States calls on all countries to use their influence for de-escalation in Syria, where rebels backed by Turkey have launched a surprise offensive. "We want to see all countries use their influence -- use their leverage -- to push for de-escalation, protection of civilians and ultimately, a political process forward," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE