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Definitely. As a Syrian I have a duty for my country. But if I don't have a vision then I will get out of [the presidency]. I will be very comfortable not being here.

What message would you like to send Americans?

I want them to know about Syria as part of the world. I always say to Americans, especially after September 11, that they should know more about the other side of the ocean. The world needs a superpower like the United States, [but] as a force of stability and not a force of war.

Arlene Getz is in Syria on a Gatekeeper Editors Fellowship from the Washington-based International Reporting Project.

© 2004

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