Obama: Crimea Referendum Would Violate International Law

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Obama: Crimea Referendum Would Violate International Law

President Barack Obama said Thursday that there is a "path to de-escalation" for the crisis in Ukraine but that the United States and the international community believes that borders cannot "be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders."

"The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the Ukrainian constitution and violate international law," he said in remarks in the White House. "Any discussion about the future of Ukraine must include the legitimate government of Ukraine. In 2014 we are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders."

Obama said that the United States is working closely with European allies to address the conflict.

"I am confident that we are moving forward together, united in our determination to oppose actions that violate international law and to support the government and people of Ukraine," he said.

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http://www.nbcnews.com/#/storyline/ukraine-crisis/obama-crimea-referendum-would-violate-international-law-n46146

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1. Kick for

moral authority.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

2. People are too busy discussing belly dancing and

Academy Awards voting scandals

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3. No, they're busy making this about Kerry,

getting their Kerry hate on.

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4. Taking cues from the Pitt of Despair

I love Princess Bride. I should watch it again.