Paddy Ashdown On Action In Syria

The transcript discusses a moment of lost control by a person who made a silly comment, likened to a scene from a horror film. Despite this, the Prime Minister is praised for handling the situation with skill and respect. The speaker believes the person regrets not apologizing and should focus on the important issues at hand rather than the foolish comment.

What does the speaker compare the silly moment to?

• A dramatic play

• A comedy show

• A horror film scene

• A musical performance

How does the speaker describe the Prime Minister's handling of the situation?

• With indifference

• With skill and respect

• With anger

• With confusion

What does the speaker suspect about the Prime Minister's feelings towards the incident?

• He is amused by it

• He is indifferent

• He regrets it

• He is proud of it

What does the speaker think the Prime Minister should have done after the incident?

• Repeated it

• Celebrated it

• Apologized for it

• Ignored it

According to the speaker, what should the Prime Minister focus on?

• The media coverage

• The public's reaction

• The issues before them

• The silly comment