Barack Obama actually said...

Lebanon is a critical country in a critical region, and we want to do everything that we can to encourage a strong, independent, and democratic Lebanon.

Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon and an Exchange With Reporters

12/13/2009

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