Solidarity with Maronite Patriarch and President Shields Lebanon
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel, considered Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir and President Michel Suleiman, a basic authority for Christians adding that solidarity with them is the beginning of the road for saving Lebanon.
Following his meeting of Patriarch Sfeir on Tuesday, Gemayel described both Maronite leaders as a shield to Lebanon, adding:" The beginning of the road for saving Lebanon under these difficult circumstances lies in standing behind both authorities."
He refused to comment on MP Michel Aoun”s position regarding this dual authority saying:" I don”t want to analyze this, public opinion is clear about this, we speak of our convictions and it is up to public opinion to balance things out and make up its mind."
The Phalange leader expressed his dismay to reporters in the manner in which the issue was approached adding that the mentality of the past violent events on remains dominant.
He cautioned that if things were to continue in this trend, constitutional and public institutions would be hindered.
"This is something very dangerous and does not bode well for the future of Lebanon," Gemayel said.
He pointed that Lebanon is heading towards legislative elections, stressing that the people of Lebanon must understand the gravity of such behavior especially if this is further fostered by future election results at which time Lebanon could move position contrary to its sovereignty and constitutional well being.