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Amidst this wave of optimism, the distinguished visiting professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, and former chairman of a nonprofit aimed at fostering democratic institutions in Syria, expressed his joy for the Syrian populace. His sentiments resonate with those who have endured a regime marked by oppression, torture, and corruption for over half a century. The professor's words illuminate a moment of profound significance: after many years of suffering, the hope for freedom is igniting excitement among the Syrian people.