Press Statement
Robert Wood, Acting Deputy Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 13, 2008
United States Condemns Terror Attack In Lebanon
The United States condemns today's attack in Tripoli, Lebanon that was directed against both civilians and those working
to protect the Lebanese people and to secure Lebanon's independence and sovereignty.
Lebanon has seen far too many such attacks, carried out and supported by those who prefer that Lebanon be a place of
fear and instability, and this tragic event underscores the importance of bringing all arms in Lebanon under the control
of the institutions of the state.
The United States strongly supports the Lebanese Armed Forces as the legitimate protector of Lebanon's security, and
along with the international community, we remain firmly committed to continuing our support for the Lebanese
government, its democratic institutions, and its security services.
We support the Lebanese government and its efforts to bring the perpetrators of this terrible attack to justice, and
express our deep condolences to the Lebanese Armed Forces and the families of those soldiers and civilians killed in
today's attack.
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Released on August 13, 2008
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