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


Walid Jumblatt

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independent Lebanon, a democratic Lebanon, with a good relationship with Syria.
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Any Israeli attack on Lebanon, Iran, Syria or Gaza will be met with a fierce response.
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not to allow Lebanon to be a passage for conspiracy against Syria.
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a dangerous attack on both Syria and Lebanon.
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Israel is becoming a fortress. Fences along the borders with Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
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Mt. Lebanon couldn't block us. That caused them problems.
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He left on Saturday. He is considering his Islamic duties in Lebanon .
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My agenda is not to reassure anybody outside Lebanon.
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It is as if (the Syrian protests) were a lesson to some in Lebanon to do the same.
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When Lebanon started its resistance it was a small and divided country.
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It's a huge game. The last time we played, we played one of our worst games this year.
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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WALID JUMBLATT
We watched tape of our game (against Lebanon). We had some problems playing against the press and so...
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My government is always very cautious with such sensitive issues as Syria-Lebanon.
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He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
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Those who liberated the South from Israel must show allegiance to Lebanon.
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If he is out for a long time he will be a huge loss because he has been magnificent over the past fe...
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And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one.
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We are deeply concerned about Syria's interference and intimidation inside Lebanon.
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He goes above and beyond the call of duty and Lebanon is on the map because of his hard work.
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It will never be worn again. It will go with us to every game, as long as I'm coach.
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We'll do everything in our power to make sure that a situation like this will not happen again.
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This is tragic and deplorable. The wall of silence hopefully will be lifted soon.
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a decisive victory for the opposition and the Lebanese people.
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independent Lebanon, a democratic Lebanon, with a good relationship with Syria.
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