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The following is research published today from MEMRI’s Special Dispatch Series, and TV Project. Syrian Economist and Opposition Member 'Aref Dalila Harshly Criticizes Syrian Economic Policies in TV Debate in Damascus Syrian MP Muhammad Habash Criticizes the Official Syrian Media for Presenting "Only Half the Truth" Special Dispatch No. 4254—Syria Syrian Economist and Opposition Member 'Aref Dalila Harshly Criticizes Syrian Economic Policies in TV Debate in Damascus Following are excerpts from a debate on the current Syrian economy, which aired on Al-Alam TV on October 2, 2011: To view this clip on MEMRI TV, visit http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/3159.htm. Economist 'Aref Dalila, a member of Syrian opposition: "I'm not saying that it is impossible that foreign elements try to bring weapons into Syria, and hand them over to certain groups or people. This is possible. It happens in every country around the world. But are we here to hold the Arab countries accountable? Shouldn't we hold ourselves accountable first? Have we asked ourselves to what extent we have been faithful to our country, before we hold others accountable for betraying us? Why don't we admit that we have betrayed ourselves, our country, our interests, and our economy?" To read the full report, visit http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/5778.htm. MEMRI TV No. 3150 Syrian MP Muhammad Habash Criticizes the Official Syrian Media for Presenting "Only Half the Truth" To view this clip on MEMRI TV, visit http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/3150.htm.