At both congresses , Assad was outvoted on most issues , and his arguments were firmly rejected .
By the Fourth Regional Congress and Tenth National Congress in September and October 1968 , Assad had extended his grip on the army , and Jadid still controlled the party .
At both congresses , Assad was outvoted on most issues , and Assad 's arguments were firmly rejected .
By the Fourth Regional Congress and Tenth National Congress in September and October 1968 , Assad had extended his grip on the army , and Jadid still controlled the party .