Having right now. And the backlash over standardized tests, why a growing number of schools across the country are risking federal funds and opting out. The muchanticipated report on syria from the u. N. Chemical weapons inspectors is now expected this weekend. U. N. Secretary general said he believes there will be overwhelming evidence that syria used chemical weapons. And the secretary general also said syrian president Bashar Alassad, quote, committed many crimes against humanity. But those candid comments by the secretary general were apparently not intended for public consumption. John, how big a surprise was this . John it was a pretty big deal for a secretary general. You see secretaries general are supposed to serve at the behest of the mesh nations. They are not supposed to come out in favor or against one country or the other, even a country thats a pariah status as is syria has. The secretary making his remarks about Bashar Alassad and the Syrian Regime particularly the bit
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