(cnn.com)- In a televised speech Wednesday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad blamed unrest in his country on "enemies... working daily and scientifically to undermine the stability of Syria," but said they were "stupid in choosing to target Syria."
He called the anti-government demonstrations "a test of our unity."
On Tuesday, tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of Damascus, although state media reported a much higher national turnout.
"Millions of people around Syria rallied in the cities' main squares to express loyalty to homeland and underline its national unity," SANA reported. "Syrian people gathered on Tuesday to stress the importance of maintaining security and stability and to support the massive reform program led by President Bashar al-Assad."
Tuesday's pro-government rally followed violent clashes between protesters and security forces in the cities of Daraa and Latakia in recent days. At least 37 people have been killed since last week, according to the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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