White House spokesman Jay Carney
says not to expect a diplomatic solution on Syria to develop overnight, but also says that the administration is not interested in delaying action:
"I suspect this will take some time," White House press secretary Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday, suggesting that the technical aspects of transferring control of chemical weapons could be complicated to work out. The talks, he later added as reporters again pressed him on timing, "can't possibly be wrapped up by Friday, I assure you."
But the United States must take the time to see if a deal can be made, he said. "It would be irresponsible not to explore this potential diplomatic resolution" and it's "certainly too early to tell" whether it will be successful.
Carney
also told reporters that the administration will not accept "delaying tactics" on the part of Syria or Russia. While Carney did not suggest a concrete timeline, he did
say that as long the Russia and Syria were serious about demonstrating "sincerity" and accepting a "verifiable way to secure the weapons" that the diplomatic process would continue.
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