TRANSCRIPT: ABC's Barbara Walters' Interview With Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

The following is the transcript of the interview ABC's Barbara Walters conducted with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was his first American interview, and the president was asked about Syria's role in the Arab League and how he is treating protesters in his country. ABC's Barbara Walters: Mr. President, you have invited us to Damascus and you have not given an interview to the American media since this crisis began. What is it you want us to know? Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: I...Full Story