The Lebanese Information Center welcomes the introduction of US House Resolution 548

July 20, 2007

  

 It was with much gratitude that we learned of the introduction by the Chairman of the Middle East and South Asia Committee Gary  Ackerman  of  House Resolution 548,  which supports Lebanon and its democratically-elected government. 

 It is noteworthy that, as Americans of Lebanese origin, we share with the prominent members of the US congress who co-sponsored this Resolution the understanding that the battle for Lebanon’s sovereignty, the complete restoration of its democratic process and its independence are critical elements of our nation’s global war against terrorists - and that it must be won.  Vital US interests are at stake because a fallen Lebanon would readily become a launching pad for the likes of Al Qaeda and Hezbollah, from which they can terrorize the world and destabilize the whole region.

 Syria and Iran consider the defeat of freedom in Lebanon as a major victory in their fight against the US. They are waging multifaceted assaults against Lebanese sovereignty and they are savagely eliminating the Lebanese activists who oppose them.  It is, therefore, necessary to continuously provide the Lebanese people with encouraging messages of firm support to boost their morale and to prevent their collapse under the formidable pressures of their barbaric enemies. The aforementioned Resolution does that.  Moreover, this Resolution would help dispel the hopes of the Syrian and Iranian regimes, which have been betting on a partisan discord in the US congress over the issue of Lebanon.

 The LIC invites the Honorable Members of the House to vote in favor of HR 548 in order to reiterate the commitment of the United States to a free and democratic Lebanon.  And, by thus doing, encourage the Lebanese people, government and leaders to count on US resolve without fears of abandonment precipitated by previous experiences.

 

© 2007 Lebanese Information Center – www.licus.org

 

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