Maybe the future of Syria will not be a presidential system where one person will have all the power, so, the discussion about who should and should not rule Syria will become irrelevant. Let the Syrian people decide.
Interpretation
The quote advocates for a democratic approach in Syria, emphasizing the importance of people's choice in governance.
Mohammad Javad Zarif's quote reflects a vision for Syria's future, where governance is not dictated by a singular authoritative figure, but rather determined by the voices of the Syrian people. It suggests a transition from a presidential system, which centralizes power, to a participatory form of leadership that empowers citizens to have a say in their governance, making discussions about individual rulers obsolete.
In practice
In a speech advocating for democratic reforms in Syria.
If you look at the developments in the international scene over the past many years, we haven't been able to resolve many problems and many crises, because we have approached them from a zero-sum perspective. My gain has always been defined as somebody else's loss, and through that, we never resolve problems.
I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.
The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day are not being addressed, leaving our future in jeopardy.
The peoples of many countries are being taxed to the point of poverty and starvation in order to enable Governments to engage in a mad race in armament which, if permitted to continue, may well result in war. This grave menace to the peace of the world is due in no small measure to the uncontrolled activities of the manufacturers and merchants of engines of destruction, and it it must be met by the concerted actions of the peoples of all Nations.
Bad government is the natural product of rule by those who believe government is bad.
Even were the workers able to have their own representatives, for which our good Socialist politicians are clamoring, what chances are there for their honesty and good faith?
I am not running for mayor yet. But if it comes to be true that people cannot voice an opinion unless they have been elected, then we are no longer in a democracy.
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