Asking Quote by Bashar al-Assad
![“I have to be very clear and very honest. I'm not asking [ the American officials] to believe if they don't want to believe. This is reality, I'm telling you the reality from our country. We live here, we know what is happening, and they have to listen to people here. They cannot listen only to…” quote by Bashar al-Assad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/574/bashar-al-assad-1027_asking_i-have-to-be-very-clear-and-very-honest_2657722.jpg)
“I have to be very clear and very honest. I'm not asking [ the American officials] to believe if they don't want to believe. This is reality, I'm telling you the reality from our country. We live here, we know what is happening, and they have to listen to people here. They cannot listen only to their media or to their research centers. They don't live here ; no one lives here but us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Address, 2015
Insists that only locals understand reality, urging listeners to ignore foreign media and research.
In simple terms: Local voices claim truth over outsiders.
Key Takeaway
Consider multiple perspectives before forming opinions.
Themes
politics
media
nationalism
truth
Mood
authoritative
persuasive
Type
political
propaganda
When to use this quote
- public speeches
- media consumption
- policy making
Key Concepts
information control
propaganda
Questions to Reflect On
- How to verify local claims?
- What role should foreign media play?
A Different Perspective
Risk of echo chambers and misinformation.
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![“[It is important] to have stability and to have security, which means humanitarian equals fighting terrorists. You cannot talk about humanitarian aid and supporting the terrorists at the same time. You cannot, you have to choose.” quote by Bashar al-Assad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c33/bashar-al-assad-1027_aids_it-is-important-to-have-stability-and-to_110406.jpg)
