Bush Warns Syria, Iran: Lebanon Will Not Fall Under Foreign Domination By Proxies
WASHINGTON — US President George W. Bush on Monday warned Iran and Syria that the international community would not allow Lebanon to fall under foreign domination through their proxies again.
“I strongly condemn Hezbollah’s recent efforts, and those of their foreign sponsors in Tehran and Damascus, to use violence and intimidation to bend the government and people of Lebanon to their will,” Bush said in a statement.
“The international community will not allow the Iranian and Syrian regimes, via their proxies, to return Lebanon to foreign domination and control,” he said.
Bush reaffirmed Washington’s support for the government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora amid deadly sectarian violence raising fears of a new civil war.
“To ensure the safety and security of the people of Lebanon, the United States will continue its assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces to ensure they are able to defend the Lebanese Government and safeguard its institutions,” he said.
Bush said he planned to consult with regional leaders durings his trip to the Middle East this week in order to coordinate efforts to support Siniora’s government and implement UN resolutions supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty.
“It is critical that the international community come together to assist the Lebanese people in their hour of need,” said the US leader, who leaves Tuesday on a five-day trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
“The Lebanese people have sacrificed much for the sake of their freedom, and the United States will continue to stand with them against this latest assault on their independence and security.”
Fierce fighting erupted in northern Lebanon on Monday, further exacerbating tensions after days of deadly sectarian battles that have driven the nation to the brink of full-blown civil war.
At least one man was killed in clashes between supporters of the Western-backed government and militants loyal to the Shiite Hezbollah-led opposition in the port city of Tripoli, a security official said.
Six days of fighting have left at least 61 people dead and nearly 200 wounded, the worst unrest since the 1975-1990 civil war.
Lebanon’s political standoff, which erupted in November 2006 when six pro-Syrian ministers quit, has left the country without a president since last November when Damascus protege Emile Lahoud’s term ended.
(AFP)
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May 12th, 2008 at 4:52 pmJust watched a recording of Star Wars, playing the series on Spike TV. That little guy cracks me up but he has a point. Stop warning Iran, they’ve heard enough warnings. It’s nukin’ time.
Imagine that: Bush and Al-queda on the same team against Hezbollah.
May 12th, 2008 at 5:39 pmWell they can’t say he didn’t warn them. Bush hasn’t anything to lose. I think he should take out Assad, Imadickwad, Chavez,
May 12th, 2008 at 5:52 pmall them son of a bitches in bed with FARC.
Time to kick some serious Syrian ass along with their pencil-neck geek president. Oh yes, Iran too!
May 12th, 2008 at 5:57 pm“The UN and the International Community” are not going to do squat. If anyone is going to do anything, it will be the US.
May 12th, 2008 at 6:33 pm“all them son of a bitches in bed with FARC.”
May 12th, 2008 at 7:04 pmThat would include the “Magic Negro” one Mullah Obama. Begs the question, “When will the intel regarding those connections be exposed to the American people?”
“the international community would not allow Lebanon to fall under foreign domination through their proxies again.”
WTF, the fact is that this small “country” fell under foreign domitation since ages
Let them solve their mess, we have done enough for them : if there is a lebanon person left, then her/she should enter into resistance
May 13th, 2008 at 2:45 amRemember whem “Michael Corleone” made his move against all the other families in one fail swoop…Bush ain’t got nothing to loose by removing all these ass holes before he gets out of office.
May 13th, 2008 at 2:58 amBush reaffirmed Washington’s support for the government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora amid deadly sectarian violence raising fears of a new civil war.
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I hate this statement and i have been hearing it lately. how the hell do you call it civil war when one side of the conflict isnt even from Lebanon? seriously.
sounds like Iraqs supposed ‘civil war’. The truth of the matter is that Iran and syria need to be taught a lesson this time.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:54 amYou got 7 months there Mr. George, then it’s back to hoeing weeds in TX. Clocks runnin pard!
May 13th, 2008 at 7:20 am