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'.

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

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.

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

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 in the map of Israeli political alliances.