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"The Syrians are trying to say that the Lebanese are not capable of ruling themselves."
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"We move sometimes. We send messages to each other. We talk on the phone. Tell me, what can we do?"


"There was a president imposed by Syria. Our battle... is to have a Lebanese president that we elect."


"Don't forget we are in a state of war and no peace. But it's very dynamic and challenging compared to the rest of the Arab world."


"If I have any advice to give to the Syrian president it is to cooperate for the sake of the investigation or for the sake of uncovering the truth."


"Lebanon will be engulfed again in a huge power game that will last quite a long time. This is the tragic destiny of Lebanon."


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"We are all happy when U.S. soldiers are killed week in and week out. The killing of U.S. soldiers in Iraq is legitimate and obligatory."
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