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Jeanne Shaheen: “For the first time in decades, Lebanon has a real chance to reclaim its sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and break free…”

On the recordAugust 8, 2026
For the first time in decades, Lebanon has a real chance to reclaim its sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and break free from Iran’s malign influence, but success depends on sustained American support.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Discussing the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act.

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