Syria's president Assad gave his speech in Damascus' central opera house to a throng of staunch supporters, who punctuated his speech with cheers of encouragement.
The Syrian leader was mobbed by exultant supporters after the speech.
"With blood and soul we sacrifice for you, O Bashar!" the crowd chanted following the speech - READ MORE on.rt.com/y4kq0t
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