CLEAN : Kerry from Beirut: Syria election a great big zero

The transcript discusses the U.S. announcement of $290 million in humanitarian aid for Syria, urging nations supporting the Assad regime to end the conflict. It emphasizes the need for a government free from foreign influence in Lebanon and criticizes the election process as meaningless due to lack of voter participation and choice.

What amount of humanitarian aid did the United States announce for those affected by the conflict in Syria?

• $100 million

• $750 million

• $500 million

• $290 million

Which countries are called upon to engage in efforts to end the war in Syria?

• Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah

• United States and France

• China and India

• Turkey and Saudi Arabia

What is emphasized as necessary for the government in Lebanon?

• A government with no parliament

• A government with a fully empowered president

• A government with ministers affiliated with Hamas

• A government with foreign influence

What is the main critique of the elections mentioned in the transcript?

• They were only open to foreign nationals

• They were held too frequently

• They were too expensive

• They were meaningless due to lack of genuine choice

According to the transcript, what has changed between the day before and after the elections?

• New political parties emerged

• Significant political reforms

• Increased voter turnout

• Nothing has changed