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Bashar Al Assad: This president has had 11 years, and he's talked about reform. And his reforms have been very tepid.

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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Ted Kattouf criticizes Assad's lack of substantial reforms during his time in power.

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