He began his political career as governor of Quneitra after the party came to power in 1963 .
Khaddam became a member of the Baath Party when he was just 17 years old .
Khaddam began Khaddam 's political career as governor of Quneitra after the party came to power in 1963 .
Khaddam became a member of the Baath Party when he was just 17 years old .