But, of course, at no time did it occur to me that Syria could assassinate Hariri.

This regime cannot be reformed, so there is nothing left but to oust it.

No Syrian security service could take such a decision unilaterally.

I would not exclude any political group as long as it respects the democratic process.

His fall has already begun. I don't think his regime will last out this year.

Hariri received many threats. Assad told me he had delivered some very, very harsh words to Hariri ... something like 'I will crush anyone who tries to disobey us'.