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Syria war: Did Obama call Syrian President Bashar al Assad a reformer?

The Romney campaign charges President Obama with calling Assad a reformer as he kills thousands of Syrians. Is this fair?

Syria reacts to Assad speech

After Syria President Bashar al-Assad's first public speech in six months, Syrians reacted with disdain.

Syrian leader warns west not to interfere

The Syrian President has warned against western interference in his country.

Bashar al-Assad: 'Syria will not bow down'

President defiant as Arab League peace deadline passes.

President Obama's description of Bashar al-Assad as a "reformer" in the early stages of their diplomatic relationship has come under fire from presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his fellow Republicans.

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