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Barack Obama: “The United States will stand by the Government of Lebanon and the people of Lebanon.”

On the recordOctober 18, 2012
The United States will stand by the Government of Lebanon and the people of Lebanon.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Press Release - Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Attack in Beirut

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