Posted on 11/19/2005 5:10:37 PM PST by jmc1969
George Galloway has defended his praise of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, following a recent trip to the country.
The MP for Bethnal Green said the president was a "breath of fresh air" after decades of dictatorship.
Syria has been criticised for its human rights record and been accused of links to terrorism in recent years - which the country strenuously denies.
During his recent trip Mr Galloway hailed the Syrian president - whose regime has faced accusations over the assassination of Lebanese Premier Rafik Hariri - as the "last Arab leader".
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Where's Pat Robertson when you need him?
Wonder what that job pays...
Sounds like there's a Clinton-Galloway Middle East Tag Team!
That'll play real well in Saudi Arabia, buttercup...
Galloway is a pathetic, addled lunatic.
You can see and hear his speech at memritv.org.
Scotland should be ashamed of its most famous living politician.
Bashir should proudly hold his chin up high with such praise.
What chin?
Why isn't this odious little jerk in prison yet?
That's the 'chin'k in his armor, Mr. Reaganesque.
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