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

This [language and criticism] is unbecoming of the president of Syria.

The Syrians are trying to say that the Lebanese are not capable of ruling themselves.

independent Lebanon, a democratic Lebanon, with a good relationship with Syria.

Those involved, including some arrested, were found to be people working for Syria, including Syrian soldiers disguised as civilians.

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.