Both the White House and the State Department say Webb is not carrying any specific message from U.S.President Barack Obama.

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

"Well,I think the message from the United States personally coming here will obviously be a positive impact,in the sense that President Obama's administration is deeply concerned about the displaced people,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

It is the first message believed to be from the reclusive terrorist leader since one in June, in which bin Laden accused President Obama of sowing new seeds of hatred against America among Muslims.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

Should we expect a message from the President in the speech directly to Assad or Syria?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

At the graveside, an army officer read a message from the president.

BBC: Grim determination in Assad Alawite heartland

Is she carrying any message from the President for the talks?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing