This regime cannot be reformed, so there is nothing left but to oust it.

As far as Sharon is concerned, his death or disappearance will not change anything. The difference between the Israeli factions is less one of substance than of degree. There will [at most] be a change...

But, of course, at no time did it occur to me that Syria could assassinate Hariri.

Syria is now in the center of the danger zone.

His fall has already begun. I don’t think his regime will last out this year.

Hariri received many threats. Assad told me he had delivered some very, very harsh words to Hariri … something like ‘I will crush anyone who tries to disobey us’.

No Syrian security service could take such a decision unilaterally.

I would not exclude any political group as long as it respects the democratic process.