On the recordMarch 29, 2011
This president has had 11 years, and he's talked about reform. And his reforms have been very tepid.
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Bashar Al Assad
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transcripts.cnn.comBashar Al Assad: “This president has had 11 years, and he's talked about reform. And his reforms have been very tepid.”
Editor's note · Context
Ted Kattouf criticizes Assad's lack of substantial reforms during his time in power.
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