The Syrian president told him he was ready to do that at any time.

If so, why are you waving the picture of the Syrian president?

The Syrian president decided to show everyone what happens to those who dared defy his rule.

In his speech, the Syrian president gave no timetable, and left several loopholes for the withdrawal.

The representative met with the Syrian President on July 5 and 6.

"He was shocked by the harshness of the message he received from the Syrian president."

Whatever happens is a win-win situation for the Syrian President.

American officials say they are not quite sure what motivated the Syrian President to change policy, and were taken by surprise by his move.

France, too, has apparently grown fed up with the Syrian president promising greater democracy and economic reform while delivering virtually nothing.

Mr. Clinton is to meet the Syrian president on Sunday.