Jim Risch actually said...

This hearing is very timely, given a number of international conferences on Lebanon and upcoming elections in Lebanon in May.

Today, Lebanon forces--faces enormous challenges. Security is first among those--these issues.

Lebanon has been a regional center for finance and trade for centuries, and has always been an important nation in the Middle East.

I have had the same challenge as I have dealt with some of our European friends to explain to them about the branches of government.