The president today, he wasn't addressing the United Nations. He was addressing his own people, and he was showing commitment and leadership and assuring them that he's committed to the reform.
Jihad Makdissi explains the context of Assad's speech, emphasizing his commitment to reform.
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He's saying, you know, 'I will decide what reforms are made. I will decide when they're made and how they're implemented. And, you know, you guys should just sit down and shut up.'
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the opposition as terrorists, saying they're the enemies of the people, the enemies of God.