We had no other option – there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRHe crushed them brutally. But his military could not protect him.
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There is a political process which we are trying to achieve through what is called the Vienna Group.
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What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, there were revolutions.
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The longer it takes, the worse it will get.
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After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism.
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There is nothing to encourage.
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I don’t believe in the theory that the United States is reducing its presence in the Middle East.
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We both want a unified Syria that is stable in which all Syrians enjoy equal rights.
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We can’t do both. If you want us to lead, don’t criticize us.
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People are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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Is Russia worried that defeating Daesh will open the door for defeating Bashar Assad?
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It is important that Bashar leaves in the beginning, not at the end of the process.
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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We were the first country in the world to hold a national public awareness campaign against extremism and terrorism.
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It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
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