He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for whoever does win?” one analyst said.
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He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for a suit — Syria’s new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
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