Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad: Exclusive Interview | NBC Nightly News

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[@Odesence]

ASSAD JUST ROASTED THIS GUY

[@imakeshitlookeasy5527]

sure did

[@AJ-bb9oo]

“We cannot let the Americans decide what the Syrians wants to do”

[@kaliyuga1476]

@@ukandeugoldpanningadvicean9921 you dumb or something?

[@ajshdhenskaka]

@@kaliyuga1476 He's just a zionist, pay no attention

[@AJ-bb9oo]

Syed Affan Ali yeah may be the reason by Syrians still love him

[@joe18425]

Well i think the dude is alright !!

[@JokiBroki]

@Syed Affan Ali He might be bad or a dictator but if majority of Syrians didnt like him I dont think he would still be here especially after so many years of war. So that tells you something.

[@justanelk2096]

"Passion is in the heart. Not the eyes or the tears." best quote imo

[@originalman7637]

YYESS!! That was so True.

[@ngonzales3781]

The advent of social media has lead to a lot of virtue signaling. You can fake care and people love it...

[@christopher5846]

I'm Assyrian from Iraq and this man is the best, most honest leader in MENA. He knew what it took him to get into this mess and he came out of it victorious. Syria that beautiful land is secular, free and one of the least extremist countries thanks to him. God bless Syria ✝️🇮🇶🇸🇾

[@JohnSmith-ns6nl]

Iraq is a great country too. The Assyrians are awesome people.

[@amiramirziyoyeva]

❤❤❤

[@Tawahaj]

To me he seems like the most cultured, intelligent and well-mannered president in the whole world.

[@bmksy1]

god bless you im from syria and im christian and i can 100% agree

[@user-bs9ev1mj5v]

You are a liar and don’t talk on behalf of Assyrian people. Defending a killer

[@spizi2008]

God bless You mr president bashar al assad. Respect from Australia

[@assadsyria3291]

thanks from syria

[@SKYWALKERD]

im australian too, not everyone believes the stupid propaganda on tv

[@tintinsmythe5837]

Respect from Canada too!

[@hisoka8695]

Thanks man

[@smzin]

respect from india

[@colemcmahon7676]

This reporter just got Assaded

[@ankaranirthanagor5786]

But he wanted to mossad him...

[@ee-mp4zz]

HON account Can’t Mossad the Assad

[@greatguy3219]

Felicito Maia Assad is a terrorist

[@frankonoj]

This man is funny! 😂

[@frankonoj]

@CSS GAMES why

[@hadiabbas5515]

He did not show worthless TV emotions, he knew his audience and sincerely tried to deliver the real message.

[@homamshreabah1287]

bashar alasad is our president and all in syria respect him thank you for your support

[@javelinanti-airandanti-tan6276]

@@homamshreabah1287 why does ur face look like ur a special ed student

[@silvadavid7132]

@@homamshreabah1287 How is the situation in Syria now its improving?

[@KnownNiche1999]

@@silvadavid7132 So far Assad with Russian support has retaken most of Syria, with US-backed rebel territory being reduced to a few isolated population centers. Going alright

[@muzakirlone9933]

@@KnownNiche1999 are you syria or any other arab countries I wanted to talk desperately with one. I cry in my heart everyday what has happened to arab nations

[@daniellejulien715]

"Gaddafi is bombing his own people" proved to be false. It was NATO bombing Libyan civilians and saying it was Gaddafi. "Assad is using chemical weapons on his own people" is therefore questionable. What they did to Libya is a crime against all of humanity.

[@lahoya32]

The female cnn reporter came out like one year ago saying it was fake news by her.

[@rbg75]

BBC already admit that the chemical attack was a fake news created by them.

[@mrmonkey1123]

@@lahoya32 do you have her name ?

[@evzenvarga9707]

It's Russia using the chemical weapons.

[@rbg75]

@@evzenvarga9707 confirmed fake news by BBC, they admit it.

[@hasibsami8255]

oh my god this man has patience.

[@forestman2382]

Hasib Sami he is patient with this reporter but not with his people . if any Syrian person says the smallest criticism he will be killed or stay in prison for all his life

[@gyorgymolnar5902]

@@forestman2382 That's not true.

[@forestman2382]

@@CS-nq9sq his approval rating is high for the alawi sect. Maybe the Christians, and the mukhabirat(spies) on his payroll but not for the millions of Syrians who are either: refugees who fled for their lives , or being tortured in prison or who have been killed. Syrians are forced to show support for him or go to prison. Every one is scared

[@forestman2382]

@@gyorgymolnar5902 if it's not true , then go to Syria and criticise the regime and see what will happen to you. No one will ever see you again

[@forestman2382]

@@CS-nq9sq just like Russia and Iran support terrorist assad s regime. Not only western media, the arab media also speaks about Assad regimes crimes

[@d_no44]

Glad he speaks English because if he didn't, everything would be mistranslated

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Of course

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Assad: Vladimir

[@stephenbelcher8783]

No

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Yes now✔️

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Voila

[@malikjr.nagamora5680]

this interview actually changed my view on him. He is actually sane and a strong leader.

[@user-gl3ti7ik5z]

He is a communist leader, a murderer, a criminal who deserted the laity and killed thousands of innocent people

[@night4shadow435]

You need to understand the difference between words and actions and it is up to you to do your own research to figure out what's not true and what is

[@bamaman6478]

@@night4shadow435 i totally agree, for example think of Xi Jinping. If you only listened to his interviews you would think he is one of the nicest people in the world. But in actuality he runs one of the most corrupt regimes in the world not even mentioning all the human rights atrocities and forced labor camps.

[@bigbrother7604]

@@night4shadow435 Indeed, same goes for the current war.

[@mejimiky]

just because he talks good doesnt make him good. dont let the looks and voice fool you

[@nicholas8363]

This interview was suppose to make me hate Assad but instead I ended up hating the person giving the interview 🤣🤣🤣

[@fairz7901]

he speaks the truth

[@mrandmrscrooked]

Yup, the US does not want to defeat ISIS until they are able to get the pipeline in place.

[@mrandmrscrooked]

He seems like a very intelligent individual. He's right everything the US is doing is illegal under UN charter.

[@superdude2560]

John rose, please enlighten me: how did you know he speaks the truth? what evidence did you have to make this conclusion?

[@superdude2560]

Fz Nz, 1. in 2011, people took down to the streets and protested peacefully. response was to send tanks. there was no foreign terrorists group then. 2. Now, in your mind: does "defending" the country foreigners mean indiscriminate attacks on cities and towns with all sort of weaponries available? 3. I never claimed to be "mr know it all". I asked John to present evidence. Hopefully your cognitive capabilities can process the difference between the two.

[@superdude2560]

Fn Nz, I am not sure where you saw me mention the word "Rebels" . You are seeing things that are not there. It is hard not to be delusional, but try your best.

[@veronikamars445]

we're being told this guy is supposed to be super evil dicatotor. but he comes off as intelligent, well-mannered, and nice

[@jayblack7166]

well if u use hitler as example then u should also know the difference. Haven't seen Assad trying to conquer the whole world and invade other countries. Tho i've seen USA doing that, and not only them.

[@rednovember2205]

Jay Black Name one country in the last 100 years that we have invaded and kept as our own.

[@jayblack7166]

The Privileged Capitalist u keep all of them, keep them under control with new dictator in place. For example saudi is the biggest dictatorship in the world but u didn't attack it. But what companies now gain resources from Iraq, afganistan, lybia etc??? Even in ukraine soon after revolt co owner of ukrainian energy company become bidens relative, son if i remember correct. This days u don't own country directly, u just control them and only attack those who are not in ur pocket.

[@rednovember2205]

+Jay Black Lol you think we should attack Saudi Arabia because "it's the biggest dictatorship in the world?" Americans have been wanting to attack that place since 2001, but it's not just that simple, I mean if you'd like the world market to just collapse than sure! Go ahead! Invade Saudi Arabia. See where that gets us. The biggest dictatorships in the world anyways are in Eritrea and North Korea. So apparently South Korea, Panama, Kuwait, and the Balkans are all under complete control of the U.S and we have installed dictatorships there? Yeah no.

[@rednovember2205]

+Jay Black Do you really not know why we attacked Iraq and Afghanistan? I'm going to let you figure that out because a simple google is all you need. By the way if Saddam Hussein knows he's being invaded on suspicion of chemical weapons and nukes, do you think he should just leave them out in the open for everyone to find? No. He probably moved them, somewhere else. Far away. Like and evil dictator would... How does no one think this through?

[@renanmiranda68]

I love how the interviewer starts losing his temper and raise his pitch because Assad won't fall for his traps. Iconic.

[@Peta_CHAD69]

No matter which side you're on, one thing is certain: Objectively speaking, Assad is incredibly intelligent.

[@abdullahkhaliloverage1675]

He's brilliant killing his own people, believe me brother I'm a syrian

[@nawrashasan4112]

Yes it is bro, I'm Syrian too.. you can never believe something if you haven't seen it especially the US news Bashar is a true leader! Peace bro✌🏼

[@i890ola]

Our president and the Syrian army and the patience of the Syrians protect the Arabs If Syria falls, the entire Middle East will fall, and they do not understand thatThe West wants to destroy us, but this is in their dream.

[@gamerzstudios9450]

@@nawrashasan4112 Assad is no hero, The US media isn’t automatically propaganda, Just because you are in awe of the president of Syria. There is plenty of evidence to suggest, Assad is beyond evil, So much research to be seen.

[@RealAsaduzzaman]

Assad: "Crying doesn't mean you're good man"

[@user-zj7tp5oc5b]

@سوريا جميلا lies fake news

[@Nothing-ui7pj]

For real though the guy has been managing a devastating conflict for 8 years or more and he asks him if he cries

[@felipesalazar1578]

Assad is a mass murderer, tyrant, the butcher of Syria.

[@moldovananti-zionist6276]

@@felipesalazar1578 Ok mister Israeli name

[@moldovananti-zionist6276]

@@felipesalazar1578 Well if Bashar Al-Assad is the worst dictator of the syrian history, who is the best?

[@clicheguevara5282]

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” - Malcom X

[@thelatenightgamer2624]

@@R0ZEN7 and its a shame zionists ruined judaism

[@ubadaashaeib8237]

if you are careful you must search about facts not judge due to media

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@thelatenightgamer2624 Not just Zionists.. But Communists.. And the Talmudic followers.. And the Kabbalah followers.. And the Sabbateans.. And the ROthschilds.. It's a huge error to think that Zionism is the only problem.

[@thelatenightgamer2624]

@@clicheguevara5282 who are the khabblah followers

[@outis439-A]

@acog main Israels existence is an act of zionism.

[@xadalau9758]

"Crying doesn't make you a good man". To me one of the best quotes in this interview. Specially considering to how many people out there it can be applied...

[@katarzynamariamuszynska2811]

Everybody can pretend

[@nawrashasan4112]

I am Syrian and you can never believe something if you haven't seen it in your eyes especially the US news. Bashar is a real hero! ❤️

[@kaisalmahamid3820]

Syria is the worst place to live on plant are you a 👽

[@FreeFilastin]

حبيبي السوري. ❤

[@katarzynamariamuszynska2811]

Where you live ?

[@LadiesOfThePleiades]

For some reason by his words and demeanour I cannot bring myself to see Assad as a brutal dictator.

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

He isn't. He is a murderer though.

[@TracyDomenica]

Some people need to be murdered for the good of the world.

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

Tracie Amber Wilkinson Please tell me you are joking!

[@CreatedFast]

He is leading a country where the U.S. and it's allies have armed several jihadist groups. His government are treating them just like the U.S. government are treating armed criminals and terrorists in the U.S.

[@pjbaul]

Its such an amazing feeling. That ppl are starting to wake up and see the truth

[@neoluddite5676]

I gotta say Bashar is a pretty impressive leader..the way he handled every question. very intellectual

[@bekeneel]

Haha you people are so stupid, you just seem to swallow all of their lies and propaganda, who makes them look like the 'good guys', but the fact show us something else, wake up please.

[@scottw337]

He started his career as a doctor

[@amihartz]

+Neel Beke I'd like to hear your "facts". My bet is they will simply be claims or unverified photos/videos they could've literally been made by anyone.

[@theflyingdutchman9005]

Your a stupid ego maniac

[@aSpectreAppears]

He does sound like he cares. I also don't get why he would destroy his own country. Can you rule over a broken country with no people?

[@paulinjosepha2336]

He says “ Russia politics is not about making deals , it about values “ That is true and Powerful. No comments !

[@omarguzman1112]

Comment

[@sarakhayami999]

Now they’re supporting russias invasion in ukraine

[@leemurf2322]

"Values" is that what you call bombing innocent women and children in Ukraine? Lunatic

[@zosiawozniak8141]

Russia was never about values

[@Prisonerr]

@@leemurf2322 USA has no values the west can’t say anything about values. Russia is defending its sovereignty, I know you won’t agree cause your brainwashed

[@arslanakhtar8862]

His calmness under pressure and provocation explains why he is still in power n as of today,still undefeatable .... strong undeterred yet humble and blatantly honest.... I take my hats off to Assad

[@danietti4038]

Assad is genuine, plain and simple.

[@kheriashaker852]

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[@catsnmi270]

Daniel Aslan, hear, hear! He's a good man, too. Anyone training to be a surgeon in order to help people must be good. He'd have been far happier if his older brother hadn't been killed and he could have been allowed to stay in London and finish his training. His wife is lovely, too.

[@bassamsroujy9083]

Our great President

[@SarahAli-oc8hy]

I love and respect him, the media paint him to be a horrible man when it's the American government responsible for everything and supporting ISIS. He's just protecting his people and doing a good job at it!

[@bassamsroujy9083]

You really right

[@k.cantelar6739]

Al Assad is simply BRILLIANT!

[@giovannimenezes1951]

A brilliant dictator

[@k.cantelar6739]

Oh, yes, of course, a dictator that won legitimate elections with an overwhelming 87 percent of the approved ballots.

[@giovannimenezes1951]

when you are the only candidate of the only party is easy, don't you think?

[@aequitas1974]

Yes he is, i do fully agree.

[@k.cantelar6739]

Gioe o pistoleiro He was not the only candidate. If you only read the Wester right winged media, that's what you'll find. There were three candidates, and many agencies were watching the elections. Naturally, the Syrians did not accept the US agencies like US Endowment for Democracy, or USAID, which everybody know that are part of the CIA and will anyway manipulate the news for the interest of the US transnationals and the US hegemony. He WON so overwhelmingly because the Syrian people united in front of the common enemy: the mercenaries payed by the US to overthrow the Syrian sovereignty. But from your US point of view, I wonder if you will understand that.

[@biaora]

Clarity, maturity, deep understanding - if only Western leaders nowadays could have these attributes

[@akuluagnes5127]

Almost all the leaders who are often termed as "dictators" are very intelligent men with great love for their people and nation. May God preserve them.

[@XMehrooz]

Saddam, Gaddafi, Bashar, Khomenei, Orban and Putin to name a few "leaders" who have no love for the American-Israel globalist agenda and they want their own country to succeed and not bow down to these Zionists. These are actual "leaders"! Much of the rest are just politicians, going on stage as the next puppet president until they're replaced by another puppet.

[@shamelhawa1234]

Are you defending a man who killed more than 3 million people without any guilt?

[@akuluagnes5127]

@@shamelhawa1234 do I sound like I am defending anyone?? I actually think that Islamic nations are just all together marked by too much bloodshed with or without a good leader.

[@Oceanadventures777]

Assad is highly intelligent, honest an respectable, Very humble and genuine man. They could never confuse him!

[@ikiliousdasylouiyasbdetyw9124]

@Сегмент Жизни yeah, a killer of terrorists

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

.

[@mira2987]

Even with editing they couldn't make him look bad

[@demon-oq4nr]

It isnt edited. Unless you're trying to make a joke

[@bloodyoil5660]

@@demon-oq4nr It is.

[@demon-oq4nr]

@@bloodyoil5660 how is it edited?

[@gamingforaday5446]

He is bad

[@gamingforaday5446]

Everybody knows he's bad

[@FreeFilastin]

The interviewer went too far with some questions that it started to look rude, but bashar was patient.

[@jonnysaccount1149]

@heinrichhimmleradolfhitler3940 brother

[@zynmf9086]

When the US said his a dead man walking I thought he was insane and ruthless !!!man looks humble and caring lol

[@jerryweisser3870]

Much RESPECT for Assad... I see more clearly now that he is for his people... peace and love !!

[@moaazwfmoaazwf8644]

I am a citizen living in Syria. I liked your comment

[@gregorflopinski9016]

Yeah, he loves them so much he shared his poison gas with the people

[@Gi-Home]

Very poor reporter, didn't do his homework and could only ask a series of dumb questions. Assad presented himself as a competent and professional answering questions as best he could.

[@doririchard9016]

its not about this reporter,assad is like that in all this entervews. u should see that

[@SauberC10]

Assad is a very smart guy in general anyway, he was never supposed to become the Syrian president it was an accident after his brother died he inherited the presidency, he was living in London at the time. He's just stuck in a bad situation, I think he will step down once this is all over and retire to Russia.

[@kalumprasannaHW]

Yes he was all western media men were dumb.... trying to protect USA and its mischievous acts.

[@concong4183]

+jack jones... He's from NI alright. Refuses to ask the right questions and speaks down to the perceived enemies of his employer's govt. I'm from NI too.

[@alish5417]

its not about the reporter ..no matter how smart the reporter is no one can deny the facts anymore ..usa is funding isis and fsa...and its done they will be vaporized soon and usa wont have any thing to talk about or to intervene in syria because the whole revolution is fake. and if usa want to fight isis the first bomb shoul de droped on the saudi regeme.

[@yaseminy2052]

This is a brilliant interview. His principle, demeanor, patience all necessary qualities to be a great leader. No matter how annoying the interviewer gets, Mr. Asad maintains his mature composure. Despite all the horrible things happening, Syrians are in great hands.

[@Micah-me2tm]

Putinlike

[@sarpeleveninos4897]

Love mr assad. And a big hug to siryan people💖💖

[@uphill248]

Alot of positive comments about Assad. The truth fells so good!

[@arc8696]

That or russia is really putting all its fake accounts to serve him ...

[@ikiliousdasylouiyasbdetyw9124]

@@arc8696 lol more US propaganda. The US engages in gaslighting to a far greater extent. And when they arent, they are brainwashing their own people to spread the talking points prescribed to them.

[@hxgvfv3702]

Bachar assad president stops all revoltes of the world

[@gamerdude1246]

I feel bad for these "journalists". They expect him to screw up and look like some second rate dictator, but instead he comes out as an educated and very passionate individual, dedicated to his country.

[@Person-tj2sw]

But he is a dictator?

[@AN-uc2ph]

​@@alifayazi9496 He is a dictator, but America is democratic? Do we really have a choice when we vote? No matter who gets elected, American military industrical complext never changes and promotes perpetual wars and instability all over the world so that we can feed the beast. I would rather live under his "dictatorship" than under America's "democracy". He offered free tertiary education, equality of men and women, free healthcare, amongst other benefits to his citizens. When any corporation or business can legally bribe the government under campaign contribution, there can be no democracy and no freedom of choice for the people.

[@summerseason999]

All the respect to Al-assad! Deeply sorry for the damage our country causes in Syria. 🇸🇾 🇹🇷

[@alidarwish7982]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ishrendon6435]

👋👍👍👍

[@John-zi3pn]

Ur alevi that's why

[@summerseason999]

@@John-zi3pn no, I am not. I am a Turkish citizen who observes what is happening in our neighboor country and feels responsible for what those people have been going through..

[@topgears7775]

Our goverment *

[@hotelkitwaterfront7720]

I feel persuaded to begin listening carefully to everyone the USA calls bad.

[@vojtechotava1417]

Good for you, man. Be aware though, you will feel more and more disgusted of your country and its abusive politics and lies towards other countries...

[@nsdapcommunism2780]

@@vojtechotava1417 are you Croatian or a Pole?

[@vojtechotava1417]

@@nsdapcommunism2780 I am a Czech from Moravia region. My profile picture is coat of amrs of that historical country.

[@nsdapcommunism2780]

@@vojtechotava1417 sorry for my mistake. I was just confused, because its very rare to meet anti-NATO person from European union. I thought that most of the Czechs hate Russia.

[@vojtechotava1417]

@@nsdapcommunism2780 I would really not say majority of us hates Russia. We just tend to not speak loudly. Our "legal" system tries to penalize us with up to three year behind bars for "approving" Russian agression or just with letter "Z" displayed... I would rather say that the most of us hate the EU! And NATO is threat to whole world.

[@domkav7412]

Disgraceful interviewing. After watching this I've realised that Assad is the good guy in Syria.

[@user-wx3mq4nz3f]

There is no 'good guy' in every war. Everyone has interests which are good for themselves, innocent people are just the casualties, Americans want money, Assad wants power, Iranians want to expand their influence and Saudi Arabia wants to eliminate Iranian influence in the region. The world is not in black and white, this is not a game and geopolitics is about interests not good guys who want to protect civilians!

[@AhlulBayt14]

Osama bin Laden 1 word... Wikileaks

[@Badranltd]

Thank god finally .... He's our savior here in Syria

[@nicethangz6339]

Assad is one of the greatest leaders alive today, better than what we have in America currently. These wars for 'Jewish Supremacy' in the Middle East must stop!

[@KristopherWilliams_tahmson]

assad went into his presidency with actions towards more modernized society. he opened public political discussion, began to disassemble the economic hold the elite had over key markets ... he lived in Europe working as a doctor, and has a great respect for Western societies. of course this war has halted his governments work, but the statement of the 99 and the statement of the 1000 are publications by the people of syria, that were only possible due to bashar slowly opening debate on the state of the nation. obviously there is a lot of work to do, but I do believe that bashar al asad has the intellect, will and government to fulfill at least partially, what reforms the people want.

[@meba6481]

When US says someone a dictator, It simply means he is not their puppet...the reporter attitude and questions really gets on my nerves...God bless u Assad

[@pi5tolpete989]

Your delusional..

[@eyeonlife]

@@pi5tolpete989 You're*

[@meba6481]

@سوريا جميلا The most important question is why he is Anti US? The Syrian people has suffered a lot not because of Assad but the US illegal interference and supporting terrorists. I don’t understand why he is only a dictator for US but not for his people. Back to years We remember what happened to Libya due to the US interference. Terrorist groups has always been growing whenever the US arrived in that region.

[@StreetDrilla]

@سوريا جميلا Dont forget their support for terrorist rebels.

[@abdulllahi1482]

He killed many Syrian what u mean god bless u

[@michaelkane9996]

The media in the UK portrayed this man as the bad guy but he seems genuine.

[@cscs9192]

He is, I can tell, I'm christian from Syria, and I can tell you, thanks to him, ISIS and other Islamist didn't have their chance to fulfill their wet dream.

[@unkn0wn_isy752]

This is why you take the media with a pinch of salt, like Malcolm X said, if your not careful the newspapers and media's will have u hating the ones that are opressored or good and loving the ones who are doing the oppressing that are bad. Stay woke fam

[@Lee-ol8gj]

Assad was impressive with his calm, logical,respectful answers.

[@NotHere-hc2gw]

Bot 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@realhighup]

@@NotHere-hc2gwlol bots calling others bots hahah

[@TBLiov]

7:55 " The American politics based on deals regardless of values" this is the most accurate description of American politics ever said.

[@deepthoughts3570]

Russia and America both are killing Syrians , they both need to leave , let Syrians pick there future

[@asimb.2789]

@@deepthoughts3570 Yes, but difference is Russia is pushing america out and leave then freely.

[@moldovananti-zionist6276]

You are all right

[@Freeworldforever73]

Yes we all know what american politics Is All about.

[@asarejohn.a411]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@PouyaMori]

Watching in 2019. He doesn't sound so delusional now does he?

[@hasnatsakib7223]

Yes

[@algreen9592]

Not at all . kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGtpKJqm7yrjJI

[@theexplorer116]

Wym

[@humanforfreedom9583]

I never thought he did. I knew it was all lies straight away because I saw it develop with gaddafi, exact same lies were recycled.

[@falz]

@@humanforfreedom9583 but that is what amerika is doing all along what the land has oil and thay dont whant to seell in dollers hmmmm we need to attack but how ahhh we interview him and make him look bad as possibal then the amerikan tax payers will support us then we enter take what we whant and give them democratie i mean its diktating with a small group but its difrent he is one that rules with his people and we a small group that rule over the people for lets say safty reasons. ore im wrong and thay arre board and just whant to attack what do i know im not a piliticion

[@Tbone913]

Why does someone, who my country tells me to hate, sound more reasonable and make better points than the domestic politicians? The same holds for Putin also.

[@memorymeme51]

Including now?

[@colonelcorn9500]

It’s called a “facade” like how on the surface it appears Obama is good but you cannot deny the war crimes. Same with Putin and Assad. They are maniacs.

[@ivaniliev2272]

Because it is propaganda and this is how it works. It manipulate emotions. I am not saying that western countries are innocent, but in reality quality of life in Europe, US, Japan etc is not even comparable with Syria, Russia, Iran etc. And the last one while enemies of US and blaming it for whatever, they still threat their own people as s*it, something that cannot be blamed on another country .

[@SJ-ds8lp]

Globalist Puppets vs a Sovereign Leader. The puppets are manicured, carefully choreographed whereas a sovereign leader who understands the vibes of the common man in Syria.

[@dashong8912]

Seems honest, sincere and intelligent. I would vote for him.

[@jamesminor1945]

Assad has earned my respect

[@creolebastard881]

james minor same

[@romeoof]

we need men like him ,not wars lovers

[@Blackridge.]

james minor i believe now he can finally take a break and go sleep

[@bharathkumar7654]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKSblndoi9d3b5Y

[@usyria7696]

james minor thanks

[@tomaszczapla2821]

GOD BLESS SYRIA GOD BLESS AL ASSAD FROM POLAND

[@scubed9227]

That smile at the end from the interviewer when he said "...NBC's questions.." I get the feeling that he's like an actor doing his job; forced to act a tough guy like the masters of the empire demand. He knows it himself obviously and Assad also knows it.

[@yonikogire9213]

The journalist is kept asking provoking questions. But Bassar won and show himself as a well spoken man. So smart, musch respects

[@rachidsebbar5718]

Not sur if he was smart where you are murder ,killer !

[@senthilveeran1723]

Assad has got an amazing calmness and composure

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

psychopaths are usually very good at controlling their emotions

[@glebperch7585]

@سوريا جميلا So let's imagine Assad is killed. Will Syria be a better place? Look at Libya. After Gaddafi was murdered the SLAVE TRADE re-emerged. Is that a model to hold up???

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

@@fabiosantarelli567 Im just saying that psychopaths can show a lot of composure and calmness - a trait which is obviously admired by some when in fact it hints at evil lurking inside.

[@magneticweasel1960]

@@bilalhamurabi3362 “assad must go!” who must go?

[@wulfheort8021]

@@bilalhamurabi3362 you really are a massive moron. Assad is not a psychopath at all. just because he is calm and very composed doesn't mean he is a psychopath. you dont have any idea about the actual syrian conflict, you probably believe that the rebels are just guys opposing the alleged tyranny of Assad... while in fact they 're a bunch of extremists and terrorists who hate Assad for being tolerant when it comes to religion and women. the western countries are delivering supplies to the rebels and the funny part about that is that many rebels joined ISIS... whom the western countries were then fighting... so they literally supplied their own enemy with weapons, munition and gear.

[@nico2292]

God bless this man

[@riceball2824]

i lived in syria in 2009 or 8 before the war it was so peaceful u could not lock the cars and they wont be stolen and it was just a lovely country

[@FreeFilastin]

Where are you from?

[@riceball2824]

@@FreeFilastin pakistan

[@vikrantsubakade9281]

man Assad is smart. Respect from India

[@dipayan412]

The way he kept himself cool is amazing.

[@amaromare3617]

بشار الاسد

[@Quifix]

just an advice, don't say India. You have no right to represent our country. That honor is for the delegate of India in the UN alone.

[@PezhvakIMV]

who are you again?

[@gilberttessier604]

@@Quifix Vikran was just identifying the part of the world and country he is from, saying that he finds Assad honorable.

[@bingobingo6169]

Long live Mr president for standing against terrorism and defending your people!

[@ahmeda6495]

He support terrorism, idiot!

[@bingobingo6169]

+Ahmed A I didn't know that he had given American weapons to isis idiot. open your eyes.

[@bingobingo6169]

+Ahmed A who the Isis sell the oil to? where the Isis get their weapons from?

[@ahmeda6495]

Nima Ebi have you ever heard of "Black Market"!

[@bingobingo6169]

+Ahmed A very much! did you know that even the black market are under the west supervision? who do you think the black market dealers are? how on earth licenced made weapons can make their way into black market without supervision of the makers?

[@slasheryeet1939]

dang he is smart and well educated

[@user-xh9by8lz5z]

I’m Syrian and we love our president

[@osama2517]

رئيس ذو حكمة وعقل هينئا لكم به

[@everythinggaming7938]

Assad won this interview hands down. Surprised it was released

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

hes really good at lying but alawites have centuries of practice at lying.

[@gilbertodelavega359]

Bilal Hamurabi what did he lie about?

[@mdsaud5510]

@@gilbertodelavega359 um everything?

[@gilbertodelavega359]

Md Saud name one thing he said that was wrong

[@danielbosch8811]

@@mdsaud5510 well what??

[@AlexisMartinez-uo8uw]

I’ve been going through the comments for 20 minutes and have yet to see a negative one towards Assad.

[@humanforfreedom9583]

People are waking up and it’s wonderful they are taking back their minds from the Zionist media brainwashing they suffered

[@serxuegoldisprettyuselessi2683]

@polka "98% of the ppl are stupid" and you are carrying 97.999999999% of that stulidity

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

@polka sure thing goldberg

[@rihaoliang3118]

@D Dampen Yo I have a question. Can you tell me how you think the world works and what you believe in?

[@morgan0__o]

Honestly, I hate all the ignorance on the crimes he's done

[@i890ola]

He is a real hero defending his country Syria and the Syrians.🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾✌🏼🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾

[@elvyn8709]

This Syrian accent English so nice.

[@spencerfenton]

I thought this guy was a madman according to the US? He seems very sane

[@cockat0o563]

@سوريا جميلا because he didn't....

[@greatguy3219]

Cockat0o your a Moran , he killed and impersoned thiusends of people , go to Damascus and critisze him and see what happens

[@JR-ks9hf]

Simply because serial killers act the same way.

[@khalilalz7159]

@سوريا جميلا bruh I lived in war for 7 years and all what he’s doing is trying to save his country

[@khalilalz7159]

@@greatguy3219 nah kid he didn’t my guy l lived in the war for 7 years all what he’s done is good for his country

[@LordLebu]

Long live Assad's govt and secular values. - from India

[@khalidhamza8593]

Assad's government is not secular first of all, second thing if you support this government this means you support killing innocent people, inhibiting people freedom of choice, liberty and you support the main reason of the rise of ISIS . From real life , not your tv .

[@superdude2560]

LordLebu. If you are in India and do not know what is happening in places like Syria, save your long live wishes to yourself and do not insult all Syrians who died as a result of the indiscriminate killing by Assad's forces and his supporters. Syrians want secular values. However, they do not want butchers who don't even have the slightest sense of humanity in them, and are ready to burn their own country and bring foreign forces just so they stay in power.

[@TheCalle76]

+TheAnoos11 okay? So he killed everybody? What about the other side?

[@khalidhamza8593]

+Carl Johan Magnusson which side from the "sides" ?

[@klausbje]

Forget the imbeciles that commented below. They are likely ISIS sympathizers or CIA trolls :) Highly unlikely they even watched the video.

[@osama2517]

he is a real leader

[@stvk99]

dislike because of the interviewer. the guest was amazing, I now have huge respect for this man and his country❤

[@siddebgupta9620]

Assad makes a lot of sense and the NBC interviewer appears like a child.

[@ibrahimshuceyb6069]

Sid Debgupta i agree with you

[@caribbeanshippercustomerse855]

He's also pushing for an argument and frankly very disrespectful. If Assad was to get up and walk out, Assad would look like a bad guy.

[@erikserum9519]

I AGREE WITH U SIR .you are so genius.greetings from brazil

[@parasstone8414]

What a brilliant leader assad is . I would vote him as a leader if i was in syria until his death.

[@onwardstotruth5810]

President Bashar Al-Assad absolutely owned this interviewer/reporter 100%

[@fullmetalprism5249]

Onwards to truth ikr It got embarrassing

[@deepthoughts3570]

سوريا جميلا exactly , most these people in the comments are not even Syrian or have been to Syria yet they think there qualified to talk about it

[@greatguy3219]

Assad did not prove anything , all he said is that his opposition are terrorists and proxy’s , that’s what any brutal dictator would say , sad you people fall fro these lies

[@halfg8641]

@@greatguy3219 Ok leftist

[@davidsalcido383]

@@greatguy3219 “Your RACIST ignorance ie embarrasing!!!” 🔥🖕🔥🖕🔥🖕🔥🖕🔥🖕🔥

[@hadiabbas5515]

Well.. He was honest, clear and more straightforward than most other presidents we hear, more importantly he refused to answer repeated questions the way the reporter wanted him to.

[@sunnatulladjalalov8746]

Assad's answers are quick and smart. He doesnt even think how and what to asnwer, all answers are ready, because he has the truth on his side while, journalist is wrong. He is indeed smart person

[@sinxgularxty3022]

As a Syrian from lattakia THANK YOU guys for getting the bigger picture and believing my president 🌻

[@nadziejanowak7758]

I am polish girl and I am jealous. I wish I had the same president !!!

[@jean-mariejandard8255]

Yes I believe him, not those westerner warmongers lyer

[@alidarwish7982]

من وين من اللاذقية؟

[@karenbartlett1307]

Pres. Assad has done nothing but defend his country and his Syrian people. The US has done nothing but support terrorist-producing countries such as Saudi Arabia and Israel and try to oust legitimate presidents who fight the terrorists they they support. God bless Pres. Assad, and the Syrian people, and all their allies who fight the terrorists, such as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah.

[@chrisg1621]

The Syrian people have a right to their life, their land, their liberty AND their president if they want him. Like President Assad said, no one asked the United States for help, and we have no business interfering there on ANY level until we are asked or directly affected. We have plenty of problems with our corrupt politicians here and we should be focused on that, instead of assisting a certain "untouchable" nation every time they call our name. Even though I disagree with some of her domestic policy, I will say that Tulsi Gabbard actually has a whole section on her campaign website that debunks the fallacious claims made about Assad and the war... There are still good people here.

[@WayneMcKenzie]

The more I watch western media the more I realize I live in a fantasy land.

[@confidentcat1963]

Yeah, I agree completely. Thank God I live in a fantasy land and not in Syria.

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

@@confidentcat1963 obviously people in the USA live much much much better but that doesn't take away the cruel and evil things the five eyes do to the world

[@albertocassinelli1218]

but you would never live in Syria wouldn't you ?

[@robinisnotkawaii3341]

It's true. This video seems to be blocked in the UK but KZbin gives a false error message to people instead.

[@scythra5410]

@@confidentcat1963 well here is a fact a civil war is coming to America all those wars you lunched against small poor countries aren't free good luck with your 27 trillion dollars debt my friend which is growing fast every year you can't print out money forver do your research and you will get what I'm talking about and when the civil war starts it will be bad very bad almost everyone has a weapon good luck and keep living in your fantasy 😁

[@user-ps6fj2pd2d]

الرئيس الاسد انسان صادق وحكيم اشكر كل من تكلم عنه بإيجابيه كل الاحترام للشعب الاوربي والغربي بشكل عام لانه لايصدق الاخبار التي تصنعها وسائل الاعلام المأجورة بل يذهبون وراءة ما يسمعونه هم ويقتنعو به اتمنى نحن كشعب سوري او عربي ايضآ نصبح كذالك 🙏🏻

[@FreeFilastin]

عشت

[@FreeFilastin]

نص الشعب السوري وقع بفخ وسائل الإعلام الغربية و غسيل الأدمغة، الله يجيرنا.

[@lovely7840]

It's amazing that a professional interviewer can ask generally the same question 15 times over, get a response, and still not understand the answer, prompting him to ask again with different wording a 16th time.

[@cptbob100]

"Politics is built on values. This is very important." By that I think he means, "This is something you don't understand."

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

.

[@Ela-mq6mq]

the worst part is that they are not trying to understand. At least that is the impression I get sadly not only from this interview but from many others as well. Then and now.

[@skymage412]

im glad my country helped him. love from iran

[@basedlog4324]

Stay strong. Americans are getting tired of our zionist regime

[@roydewipenwarden55]

If only ALL world leaders think and have the integrity like President Bashar Al- Assad. The way he managed this interview says a lot about him.

[@MarcusLB1998]

My god this guy is spitting facts!

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Interesting, as I listened to this, Brian (the reporter), sounded like a child or a naive person compared to Assad. Assad, sounded not only sounded reasonable but also, a man of principle which is rare these days, at least rare in America especially as it pertains to adult men. The reporter spends more energy trying to bait Assad in questioning or impose guilty feelings at an attempt to rattle Assad or emotionally control him. This reporter would use any slip up to justify any action we may take in opposition to Assad. Brian and the network he's representing has no genuine interest to learn from Assad's side or comprehend the bigger picture as it relates to terrorism or global stability. It is quite clear that the interest is to defeat Assad ideologically. Assad is quite patient.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

It's like watching a young girl trying to control her more rational boyfriend. Lol

[@cheekylade]

That is misogyny

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

His name is BILL. Not Brian. Bill Neely.

[@h.j.w2783]

traits of a psychopath

[@isaiahsteele4634]

President Assad is a Physician. His specialty is Ophamology better know as an eye Dr.

[@its_akshaay24]

This guy is super intelligent than the whole Western Media combined

[@ramana2166]

Super intelligent than our media too

[@DreamlessSleepwalker]

more*

[@ramana2166]

@@DreamlessSleepwalker ok boomer

[@ramana2166]

@EnricoAwsome ok zoomer

[@forestman2382]

The dictator s intelligence is like the intelligence of Satan.

[@lilianronrobinson5128]

This message is absolutely beautiful ❤️ Amen 🙏 sent

[@myagentivan]

Wish him the best !!!

[@analiza792]

Assad whole body language conveys the truth as well as his conviction as the true leader of the Syria people....may Almighty God protect him

[@andrewslaght4977]

This man has committed war crimes. He has bombed hospitals and schools. He speaks with a silver tongue but dont be fooled.

[@adrianwilliams7856]

@@andrewslaght4977 where is youre evidence

[@ThomasBlaa]

@@jesseaffiliate6328 get educated. The elites running your and my country are also pedophiles who worship Satan. Stop spreading their propaganda.. Open ur eyes

[@omariojasons813]

Analiza Bonzo has he cried for his people ?.??

[@protagonist9794]

You might all be right but this has NOTHING to do with religion its politics ok

[@ruthuku]

This guy is super intelligent, brilliance at it's best

[@harry_pottero]

He's a medical doctor

[@Stackinchips023]

@سوريا جميلا the opposition forces shot first

[@lebogangmale4466]

He is brilliant

[@ilovemefirst4689]

@@yousefyousef3386 lol

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

Didn't one fifth of his country's entire population flee Syria over the past few years? I bet that hasn't happened in whatever country you're living in. Your government must be doing something right.

[@Jah_Nzola]

President Bashar al Assad and former PM Muhammad Javad Zarif are two of the most brilliant and articulate voices coming from the ME. It’s always good to hear both sides, use critical thinking, and formulate your own understanding of whats really going on.

[@user-dd9ob2nb3e]

i,am from syria love you Bashar

[@JohnSmith-ns6nl]

احنا وياك

[@C17NRYL3D]

Assad really doesn't seem to be anything near a dictator.

[@ka_pe_de1455]

He is a bad leader and proved that for many years, but that does not give the US and the West the right to overthrow him militarily

[@triplestagedarkness2619]

+Ka_Pe_De what does then?

[@ka_pe_de1455]

nothing does

[@triplestagedarkness2619]

+Ka_Pe_De well this is the big question. Does US foreign policy really just go from country to country car crash to car crash with no real purpose seeing as none of these countries really pose any threat to the US. Is it about resources? If so, is that not for your benefit as well?

[@C17NRYL3D]

USA isn't arming rebels because assad is a dictator in the same sense as USA never went into Iraq or Afghanistan because they had WMD's, that's just what they tell the public to get support. They probably want to remove assad because of geopolitical reasons and because he isn't loyal to the us, and because of the Russian base in Syria. They don't pose a threat to the USA but they do to Israel, who is USA's ally.

[@xxxnamkhaxxx]

Simply by watching President Assad calmly respond and destroy this barrage of toxic questions, you can see he is a genuine statesman. A hero and the best leader to Syria and the Syrian people.

[@user-qp2ze5rj6l]

Karl Thorsson don’t be fooled, he is a good speaker but he is very evil, he has been bombing schools and hospitals and people’s homes , torchering his critics in prisons and stealing most of the wealth in Syria and letting Syrians suffer for years , don’t fall for his propaganda

[@ajeiantwnis3577]

@@user-qp2ze5rj6l and how can you be so sure of what you saying?

[@MFDOOOOM]

@@stan1287 shut up ziopuppet

[@xxxnamkhaxxx]

@@Moudy_lKl Long life to President ASSAD, true leader of the Syrian people!

[@someguyontheinternet9808]

Is that why he murdered his own civilians repeatedly with illegal weapons?

[@cutlerj103]

Listen to him. He's great. "Tough has no meaning in reality" his quote just now.

[@cutlerj103]

This man asking " questions" is nothing but a s&:t stirrer and wanting to stir up anger but failing.

[@pumpkinpie8880]

President assad is so smart and confident ! RESPECT

[@deepthoughts3570]

Most murderers are very smart

[@halfg8641]

@@deepthoughts3570 Ok, leftist.

[@deepthoughts3570]

@@halfg8641 lol most leftists support Assad, I don’t.

[@halfg8641]

@@deepthoughts3570 Nah, leftists actually do not support him, they (like you also) are brainwashed by the zionist media

[@Kademo]

@@halfg8641 You guys are the brain washed since you take your info from the media and from one side like this interview and just because he answered in a smart way doesn't mean he is good. If he wasn't smart he wouldn't stay in that seat for 10 years. But again smart doesn't mean you are good. Because of him more than 500k people and more than 10m people displaced and you guys still support him. And don't tell me these are war refugees and casualties. Cuz there wouldn't be a war if he didn't start it.........

[@roman4554]

God bless Assad!

[@khalidkayali9515]

www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/01/starving-death-syria-yarmouk-camp-201412974852695717.html

[@happylife6228]

What a strong mind game, patience, and spectacular personality he had he turned his enemies crawling to him right now asking for a new chapter

[@Tawahaj]

To me he seems like the most cultured, intelligent and well-mannered president of the whole world.

[@tylerp5839]

Awful interviewer. Assad maneuvered that PC mine field with ease.

[@renizer]

Is it just me or is anyone else having the impression that this man is smart, considerate, realistic, stable and eloquent? I think I can understand how Syrian people actually celebrate this leader in their streets after yet another (hypocrite or not) Western intervention

[@renizer]

@Border hey it's not nice this way how you speak about Obama or any other American pres really ;)

[@elliotalderson2396]

He is.

[@cosiapolen2935]

Very intelligent man

[@gigavirgin]

Very intelligent and ruthless man

[@neroocandy4578]

If media tells you someone is bad that means he is good

[@Uddevalla00]

“The one who defends his country breaks no law” -Napoleon

[@angryyordle4640]

I don't think Napoleon is such a good person to quote or hold in high regards...

[@Uddevalla00]

@@angryyordle4640 Why not?

[@angryyordle4640]

@@Uddevalla00 because he literally tried to conquer europe?

[@Uddevalla00]

@@angryyordle4640 You might not agree with his conquering of nations. But that does not mean that napoleon did not have some good ideas or insight. “ Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.” I think that is a great quote, do you agree. Can you guess who said it?

[@angryyordle4640]

@@Uddevalla00 that's the french equivalent of "Hitler built the Autobahn"

[@zanecarmichael7279]

Such a calm and collected man. And we're to believe he's the bad man lol

[@marselisha2]

You can't choose a "bad man" in this situation. But, Assad has acted against his own civilians in the cruelest of ways. I would most certainly not say, he's a good man defined by his actions.

[@danfield6030]

Zane Carmichael ......well , he's not entirely good. He can't be.

[@buster8584]

@@marselisha2 sure western media

[@deemahal3411]

They wanted y’all to believe he’s bad bc he’s an alley of Iran, Hezballah, Russia, and China. The US and israel wants him down bc Syria plays a major role as a tunnel that transfers the weapons and arms from Iran through lebanon all the way to Palestine for the Palestinian resistance on their fight against the israeli occupation.

[@fzcbh4698]

@@deemahal3411 so you are saying that country like America who loves Israel hate a President like Bashar who have no balls to bring back the Golan from Israel?😐