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There were many who believed that a thriving growth economy depended in part on wartime military spending levels. The issue is still controversial.


He was referring to the national budget where so much money was spent on the military that there was little left over to finance new initiatives.


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  • Born: September 11, 1965
  • Nationality: Syrian
  • Profession: Statesman

Bashar Hafez al-Assad is a Syrian politician who is the current President of Syria, holding the office since 17 July 2000. He is also commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces, General Secretary of the ruling Ba'ath Party and Regional Secretary of the party's branch in Syria.