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July 2, 2009 7:22 AM

Syrian First Lady Wants to Meet Obamas

By
Sean Alfano
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(AP)
Syria's first lady has put out the welcome mat for the Obamas, a further sign that the once frosty relations between the two nations is thawing.

In an interview with Britain's Sky News, Asma al Assad envisioned her husband, Bashar, and Barack Obama joining forces.

"The fact is President Obama is young," al Assad said, "and President Assad is also very young as well, so maybe it is time for these young leaders to make a difference in the world."

Asma was born in London and moved to Damascus after marrying Bashar al Assad nine years ago.

Last week, the Obama administration announced it was sending an ambassador to Syria for the first time in four years.

Click here to read the full Sky News interview.

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by doctorjammal November 23, 2009 5:27 PM EST
Although we (Arabs) do not agree with most of the foreign policies of the US, but we can understand the reasons behind it, preventing good men like Mr. Obama of doing anything, Jewish lobby in the American media and congress mainly, however we also understand that the US is the most important country on this planet, and it is really a pity seeing all this greatness wasted because of the old story, one republican president destroys everything, and the next democratic president rebuilding, and the story goes again and again, wasting all resources in between ? it is God?s irony doing to you the same thing you are doing to Iraq in a much bigger scale.
As for this great woman, she finished her schooling from Queen's College in London, with four A-Levels in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science and French. She then attended King's College London and graduated with a Bachelor of Science 1st class honors degree in Computer Science and a Diploma in French Literature. After university, she started work at Deutsche Bank Group in the Hedge Fund Management division covering clients in Europe and the Far East. In 1998, she joined the Investment Banking division of J. P. Morgan (New York office), and she speaks four languages Arabic, English, French, and Spanish ? all before she got married!!
But still, some of you are submitting disrespectable comments because she is also a lovely good looking woman, so please stop lecturing us about women rights.
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by fedupredneck July 13, 2009 11:48 AM EDT
Gamblings illegle in my state or I would put a wager on that one.
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by Nickylovestravel July 3, 2009 7:19 PM EDT
My name is Nicole I now live in Canada, but was born and raised in Santa Barbara California. I recently came back from Damascus syria. My husband is not into travel so I went alone, no tours. The Syrian people were wonderful, and very kind. I felt completely safe. Among the beautiful mosques are beautiful churches. There is so much misconception about Syria. The world needs to know that Syria is not a threat. People that are afraid for the United States to talk with Syria are very nieve. If the Obamas or anyone visits they will see how safe and friendly Syria actually is.
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by earth562 July 4, 2009 2:34 AM EDT
My name is Bob and its spelled B O B

Its not the people in goverments like Syria that make decisions of whether they want to be terrorist supporting states .

Its the dictators who run them.

I'm sure the Syrians are all nice and so but don't be that naive
by doctorjammal November 23, 2009 5:31 PM EST
I am Syrian living is Syria, I totally agree with you, and It feels very strange when people like Mr. earth562 telling me from the US who is a dictator and who is not.
first, our president is not a dictator, second, 1000 dicator like Saddam is better than the so called freedom you made in Iraq.
by Nickylovestravel July 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
My name is Nicole I now live in Canada, but was born and raised in Santa Barbara California. I recently came back from Damascus syria. My husband is not into travel so I went alone, no tours. The Syrian people were wonderful, and very kind. I felt completely safe. Among the beautiful mosques are beautiful churches. There is so much misconception about Syria. The world needs to know that Syria is not a threat. People that are afraid for the United States to talk with Syria are very nieve. If the Obamas or anyone visits they will see how safe and friendly Syria actually is.
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by YuSoWrong July 2, 2009 11:13 PM EDT
The Assads have ruled Syria for over 40 years. If the US needs dictatorship lessons, this is a good place to start.
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by whitemale08 July 4, 2009 8:55 PM EDT
Where did you hear that from? ...Druggie Limbaugh or junkyard dog Sean Hannity?

You're just a partisan tool for BIG FAILED BANKS.

Our enemy is the British Empire or how you understand it as Wall Street/City of London.
by YuSoWrong July 6, 2009 1:20 PM EDT
So you've fallen for the propaganda that the Knights Templar would WANT you to believe? Because we all know how they rule through a joint session of the Trilateral Commission and the Star Chamber.
by pensacola8-2009 July 2, 2009 9:41 PM EDT
I am Christian and I voted for Barack Obama because I have full confidence in his abilitiy to lead the USA into creating a healthy place in the world for good and long lasting relations with all people of the Mideast. This report of the Syrian first lady wanting to meet the Obama's is proof that the fullfilment and rewards of peace when the environment is properly prepared. I have full confidence that President Obama will bring out the best in encounters with the Syrian first lady and our countries will benefit.
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by fedupredneck July 13, 2009 11:46 AM EDT
The problem is she's the first lady- She don't run the country no more than Michelle does here.
by blog_fever2 July 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
This woman is beautiful.... I hope the Obamas accept the invitation and visit with them personally.
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by fedupredneck July 13, 2009 11:45 AM EDT
Whatcha think? Obama swap? LOL
by South-of-Heaven July 2, 2009 2:08 PM EDT
Great news.....
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by talcoolone July 2, 2009 1:33 PM EDT
It would be nice to have more friends, and less enemies.
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by SgtLucifer July 2, 2009 12:24 PM EDT
I'll love to meet her myself.
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by fedupredneck July 13, 2009 11:44 AM EDT
No doubt- she can stay at my house!
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