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BEIRUT - Syria s embattled president said Monday his regime would consider political reforms, including ending his Baath Party s monopoly in politics, as he clings to power in the face of a growing, nationwide protest movement that refuses to die.The opposition dismissed Bashar Assad s speech, saying it lacked any clear sign of a transition to true democracy. Activists said thousands of people took to the streets to protest in several cities, pressing on with a campaign to end the Assad family s 40-year authoritarian rule.In a 70-minute, televised speech, only his third national address since the pro-democracy demonstrations began in March, Assad acknowledged that his government is too corrupt and irresponsive to the Syrian populace, but he made it very clear he intends to cling to power, reports CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews.Special section: Anger in the Arab WorldAthough he called for national dialogue, he said that saboteurs were exploiting the situation and warned that there would be no political solution with those who carry arms and kill. Speaking to supporters at Damascus University, the president announced that a national dialogue would start soon and he was form
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