Live Blog: The Third U.S. Presidential Debate

Obama says his administration has ultimately Syrians are going to have to determine their own future. Says everything they have done is in partnership with other nations in region, including Israel.

Obama says what we're seeing in Syria is "heartbreaking," but for U.S. to get more entangled militarily is a "serious step."

Obama says he is confident that Assad's days are numbered.

Romney says Syria is playing an important role because of its links to other countries in the region. Romney says the U.S. does not want to get drawn into a military conflict in Syria.

He said the U.S. needs to organize forces in Syria that can take the lead in Syria and make sure they have the arms necessary to defend themselves.

Romney says U.S. has to make sure arms don't get into the wrong hands, and that there is an effective leadership in Syria.

Romney says the U.S. has to make sure it has the relationships and friendship with the people who take over after Assad leaves power.

Romney says the U.S. should be playing the leadership role in Syria.

Obama says the U.S. is already playing the leadership role, and ensuring it has friends in Syria over the long-term.

Obama raises the issue of Libya and says when it came time to make sure Gadhafi did not stay in power, Romney said this was "mission muddle."

But Obama said the U.S. had to finish the job.

Romney says he doesn't think there is a necessity to put U.S. military in Syria but that U.S. objectives are to replace Assad and make sure those fighting against Assad "get armed."