We don't say that we don't have it, we're still secular in Syria, but with the time, this secularism will be eroded.

For Turkey, they think that if the Muslim Brotherhood take over the rest of the region, they will be very comfortable, they will be very happy, they will make sure that their political future is guaranteed.

The Russians are fighting for us, for the world, and for their self.

Almost all countries have natural dividing lines, and when ethnic and religious partition occurs in one country, it'll soon happen elsewhere.

If the American administration want to support Al-Qaeda - go ahead. That's what we have to tell them, go ahead and support Al-Qaeda, but don't talk about rebels and free Syrian army.

I am president, I don't own the country so they are not my forces.

We cannot use jihadists because it's like shooting yourself in the foot.