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Policy & Documents
May 06, 2011 20:45
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2011
Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
We strongly condemn and deplore the Syrian government’s use of violence and mass arrests in response to ongoing demonstrations. We again salute the courage of Syrian protestors for insisting on their right to express themselves and we regret the loss of life on all sides.
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May 05, 2011 20:41
Ros-Lehtinen, Engel Ask President to Tighten Pressure on Syrian Regime
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), a Senior Member on the Committee, sent a letter to the President asking him to fully implement U.S. sanctions laws targeting Syria and to step up support for democracy promotion in Syria. Ros-Lehtinen and Engel authored the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-175), which sought to mandate sanctions against Syria for its threatening activities. Full text of the letter follows below.
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April 29, 2011 20:23
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
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April 29, 2011 20:07
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented on the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) proposed 5-year, $38 million aid plan for Syria. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen:
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April 10, 2011 15:23
Ros-Lehtinen Statement on Violence, Repression in Syria
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement today condemning the Syrian regime’s continued and increasingly violent repression of the Syrian people:
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April 08, 2011 19:57
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2011
Statement from the President on the Violence in Syria
I strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters. The United States extends our condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims.
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April 04, 2011 19:15
U.S. Department of State
Travel Warning – Lebanon
Bureau of Consular Affairs
April 4, 2011
The Department of State continues to urge U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon due to current safety and security concerns. U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued on October 8, 2010, and updates information on security and kidnapping threats in Lebanon
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March 24, 2011 21:53
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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March 09, 2011 16:30
9 March 2011 –Lebanon’s paralysis over forming a government has prevented progress in implementing some of its key obligations in the United Nations resolution that ended the fighting between Israel and Hizbollah in 2006, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says in his latest report on the issue.
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February 10, 2011 21:28
DEPUTY SECRETARY STEINBERG: Thank you, Madam Chairman. And let me begin on behalf of Secretary Clinton to congratulate you on taking the gavel here and to express how much we look forward to working with you and Ranking Member Berman, and all of the members of the Committee, and to express appreciation for holding this timely hearing.
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January 25, 2011 21:45
Situation in Lebanon
Press Statement
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
January 25, 2011
The United States continues to follow closely the situation in Lebanon. It is essential that any Lebanese government abide by the Lebanese constitution, prevent any use of violence --
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January 24, 2011 22:05
Human Rights Watch
World Report Chapter: Lebanon
January 24, 2011
Events of 2010
Lebanese officials showed increased willingness to discuss human rights concerns in 2010, but failed to implement many of the reforms needed to improve the country's record.
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January 18, 2011 20:32
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2011
Readout of the President’s Call with President Mubarak of Egypt
The President spoke with Egyptian President Mubarak this morning on a broad range of issues, to include the New Year’s Day attack on a Coptic Christian church in Alexandria, developments in Tunisia and Lebanon, and how best to advance Middle East peace.
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January 17, 2011 20:26
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2011
Statement by the President on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Announcement
I welcome the announcement by the Office of the Prosecutor for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon today that he has filed an indictment relating to the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others. This action represents an important step toward ending the era of impunity for murder in Lebanon, and achieving justice for the Lebanese people. I know that this is a significant and emotional time for the Lebanese people, and we join the international community in calling on all Lebanese leaders and factions to preserve calm and exercise restraint. The United States is a strong friend of Lebanon and we stand steadfastly with others in support of Lebanese sovereignty, independence, and stability.
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January 12, 2011 14:28
President Obama met today with Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon. The President commended the Prime Minister for his steadfast leadership and efforts to reach peace, stability, and consensus in Lebanon under difficult circumstances. The efforts by the Hizballah-led coalition to collapse the Lebanese government only demonstrate their own fear and determination to block the government’s ability to conduct its business and advance the aspirations of all of the Lebanese people.
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January 11, 2011 09:00
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2011
Readout of the President’s call to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
The President spoke to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to wish him well as he continues to recover from his recent surgery, and thanked him for receiving Secretary Clinton in New York last week. The President told the King that, in light of their shared commitment to Lebanon’s welfare and to supporting Prime Minister Hariri, he looks forward to continuing to work together with Saudi Arabia and other partners to support Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and stability.
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December 30, 2010 21:14
The Lebanese have a huge stake in the future course of US policy toward Iran and its nuclear enrichment program. It is NALA’s perception that Hezbollah, as a military entity is funded, armed and trained by Iran as a preemptive deterrent force strategically deployed on Israel’s northern border, in defense of Iran’s ability to proceed with its enrichment program.
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December 29, 2010 22:27
Ros-Lehtinen Statement on Recess Appointment of Ambassador to Syria
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), the incoming Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after President Obama announced the appointment of Robert Ford to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Syria:
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December 29, 2010 22:18
President Obama Announces Recess Appointments to Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint six nominees to fill key administration posts that have been left vacant for an extended period of time.
The President announced his intent to recess appoint the following nominees:
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December 15, 2010 09:09
NALA PRESS RELEASE 12/15/2010
Recent reports
[1] regarding the White House summoning Lebanese American groups to the White House for a briefing on US policy with regard to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the leading role taken by the Arab American Institute (AAI)
[2] in that White House initiative are incorrect.
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