This regime brutalized and tortured and killed literally hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians, Biden said.

The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice.

Its a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people ofSyriato build a better future for their proud county.

Biden Calls Assad’s Fall a ‘Historic Opportunity’ But Expresses Caution

President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 8, 2024.Chris Kleponis/Getty Images

Its also a moment of risk and uncertainty.

Assad is currently wanted for war crimes over deadly chemical weapons attacks on the Syrian people.

THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.

LET IT PLAY OUT.

DO NOT GET INVOLVED!

We will remain vigilant, Biden said.

We think we can get him back, Biden said.