` ` With that recognition comes responsibilities , '' says President Barack Obama . Any recognition of the opposition , however , raises issues with Russia , a crucial player in the Syrian equation . The United States joins Britain , France and others in recognizing opposition group . Obama broke the news during an interview with ABC 's Barbara Walters . The move does n't mean we will stop arming rebels anytime soon .
` ` With that recognition comes responsibilities , '' says President Barack Obama . The United States joins Britain , France and others in recognizing opposition group . Obama broke the news during an interview with ABC 's Barbara Walters . The move does n't mean we will stop arming rebels anytime soon .