Edition of the broadcast. His country is split by a brutal civil war. He stands accused of a horrific chemical attack and faces the prospect of an American Strike in the weeks to come. He also hasnt spoken to an American Television network in nearly two years. But today bash or Bashar Alassad sat down with charlie row, i spoke with him a short time ago from dubai as he makes his way back home. The president of syria ago technology acknowledges that chemical weapons are as bad as other weapons of mass destruction. But believes that he can make the case that he did not do it. And says hes not even convinced that chemical weapons were used, hes not seen the proof. He does not believe that the administration has shown the evidence they have that his government was responsible. Jeff charlie you have spoken to president assad before what struck you most about this interview. I thought he was remarkably calm and conversational. I think he made a commitment, perhaps because hes his fathers son
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