Yes, it is going to be tough. It is going to be difficult, but we have to have hope. Almost every Syrian I have met wants peace. They want the violence to stop. They want move on with their lives.
Kofi Annan expresses optimism about the desire for peace among Syrians despite the ongoing violence.
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