People, Dr. Bachar, ask about Lebanon's future and the significance behind the presence of the Syrian army in Lebanon. They also ask if the price of peace is putting your hand on Lebanon for good. People are afraid for their future and afraid for Lebanon's destiny and identity. They believe that Syria did not recognize and will not recognize and does not want to recognize Lebanon as a free independent Country. They refuse the principle of pre-fabricated voting lists in Damascus and the 'blessing' that comes from above to be imposed on the people.
People reject arresting Lebanese in Syrian prisons.
People reject keepers. Yes, the Lebanese resent this policy, although it started to reduce when Lahoud became President and you received the responsibility of the Lebanese file. You have, Dr. Bachar, to understand these things and understand the reasons that made the people, or some of these people feel this way towards Syria. We talk to you frankly, with the frankness of youth, because this President wants to govern under the banner of frankness and transparency. Syria needs Lebanon and Lebanon needs Syria if we want to confront the future following a peace settlement - and not pay the price of peace.