From: elie@hdtv.njit.edu (Elie I. Mourad)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.lebanon
Subject: Senators on Lebanon (Part I)
Date: 9 Nov 92 12:32:23 GMT
Organization: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J.

Excerpts of letters received by CLAO at their 3rd annual convention.


"Lebanon's day shall come. The day when Lebanon is free of Syrian hegemony
will be a day of celebration"
                                                    Sen. Alfonse D'Amato

"I look forward for the day when Lebanon will be free of Syrian domination
and its people able to enjoy the benefits of peace and democracy
to which they are entitled. Lebanon is not and should not be considered
as part of "Greater Syria".
                                                    Sen. Daniel K. Inouye

"Together, we shall continue to fight for independence in Lebanon.
It's not an easy fight. Lebanon is a small country with few allies.
But it is an honorable fight, a battle for something that we, as
Americans, all stand for - liberty and democracy."
                                                    Sen. Jesse Helms

"Americans are priviledged to realize our sovereignty, and we take
great pride in recognizing out ancestors who worked to create our
nation through war, allies, declarations, and the Constitution.
Because of our own history, we respect our global neighbors
who currently struggle to establish these same aspects of freedom within
a constrained country. Your work may not see immediate results; yet,
you must know that through your efforts, Lebanon will recognize
a bright and hopeful future."
                                                    Sen. John Glenn

"I share your deep concern about the defacto occupation of Lebanon
by Syria, and I will continue to work towards helping Lebanon
become a truly free and democratic nation."
                                                    Sen. Charles E. Grassley

"I want youto know that I share your concern about the continuing 
occupation of Lebanon by Syrian forces. I support the sovereignty,
independence, and territorial integrity of Lebanon, with a 
central government strong enough to unite its people, maintain order
adn live in peace in the region."
                                                    Sen. Edward M. Kennedy

"Now Lebanon faces a very difficult road ahead in its quest for
national unity, reconstruction, and development. A key element
of Lebanon's successful rebuilding will depend upon the withdrawal
of all foreign forces from Lebanon."
                                                    Sen. Clairborne Pell

"The United States must not break ranks with the forces of freedom
and political liberty in Lebanon, and should redouble its efforts
now to free the country of all foreign troops, particularly
those of Syria. There can be no equivocating on this score."
                                                    Sen. Charles S. Robb

"Indeed the US must avoid making any political and economic concessions
to President Assad that would appear to support his policies
of terrorism and regional aggression. A free and prosperous Lebanon
ultimately depends on a nation run by the Lebanese and removed from the
dark shadow of the Syrian dictatorship."
                                                    Sen. John Seymour
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