Many European officials and Arab diplomats say there has been a backlash in the region against the recent American attacks on Syria and demands for a Syrian troop withdrawal , particularly the administration 's claim that anti-Syrian protests in Lebanon vindicate Mr. Bush 's call for democracy in the Middle East . ''
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