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On the recordJuly 15, 2006
All sovereign nations have a right to defend themselves against terrorist attacks. However, we hope that there is restraint as people respond. And one of our concerns, of course, is the fragile democracy in Lebanon.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush emphasizes the right of nations to defend themselves while urging restraint in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah and Hamas.

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