CLEAN : Syria foes focus on 'terrorism' as talks r

The transcript discusses the initial peaceful uprising against a regime that responded with violence, including bullets, tanks, and air force. It highlights the regime's focus on the Geneva communique's six points, arguing that the formation of a transitional governing body should be prioritized to implement these points effectively.

What was the initial nature of the uprising according to the speaker?

• Violent and aggressive

• Peaceful and demanding change

• Indifferent and passive

• Supportive of the regime

How did the regime initially respond to the demands for democracy?

• By implementing democratic reforms

• By holding peaceful negotiations

• By ignoring the demands

• By using bullets and military force

What does the speaker believe is the correct sequence for implementing the Geneva communique?

• Focusing on the six points first

• Establishing a transitional governing body first

• Ignoring the communique

• Implementing the communique without changes

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the regime's approach to the Geneva communique?

• Putting the horse before the cart

• Putting the cart before the horse

• Crossing the bridge before reaching it

• Building the house from the roof

What is the role of the transitional governing body according to the speaker?

• To support the regime's current policies

• To delay the implementation of the communique

• To provide the mechanism to implement all points of Geneva

• To ignore the Geneva communique