Lebanon
Secretary Clinton Meets With Lebanese President Michel Sleiman
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 26): "... It is important that I stress this special bond that exists between the United States and Lebanon. My country has been enriched by the contributions of many Lebanese Americans. And, even more than that, we have been enriched by a diversity of communities. I know how diverse Lebanon is, and I know that that diversity is a source of strength as it is in my own country." Full Text
Secretary Clinton Meets With Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 8):"... I am very pleased to welcome Defense Minister Murr from Lebanon to the State Department. He has been in Washington for the last several days speaking with a number of officials. It is very important that the United States stand firmly and strongly on behalf of Lebanese democracy. We are very supportive of what the Lebanese Government is doing in its efforts to make sure that the upcoming elections are free and fair." Full Text
Recent Developments in Lebanon
Acting Assistant Secretary Jeffrey D. Feltman (Mar. 24): "Since the initial days of this new administration, President Obama and Secretary Clinton have worked actively to demonstrate our continuing and unwavering support for a sovereign, democratic and prosperous Lebanon. We will continue to seek full implementation of all UN Security Council resolutions on Lebanon and remain engaged with our partners in working toward this goal. We are also continuing important efforts to strengthen the institutions of the Lebanese state and to support the Lebanese government’s efforts to extend its authority throughout Lebanon." Full Text
Opening of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Today's opening of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon represents an important step toward justice in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. His death -along with the deaths of other Lebanese patriots - was an unsuccessful attempt to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty. The Lebanese people answered his assassination with the Cedar Revolution, leading to the withdrawal of Syrian troops and the most democratic Lebanese elections in decades. More
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