A highly detailed plan to overthrow the Syrian regime has been attributed to former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Bandar bin Sultan in collaboration with the former U.S. ambassador in Lebanon, Jeffrey Feltman, Champress reported March 30. The plan, drawn up in 2008 and with a budget of $2 billion depended on the exploitation of Syrian's 'desire of freedom' and to end corruption though a full-scale revolution. The plan details a method of protest involving 'shouters' who gather at the center of a circle and begin chanting. If no one challenges the shouters, the 'hidden people' should begin to assault them, giving the media "an excellent picture." In addition, the plans acknowledges the need to form a council of businessmen, ministers and security chiefs to be recognized by the United States, France, Britain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.