Our Policy is Take and Ask for Others its Hinder and Ask
Prime Minister Fouad Saniora said that the parliamentary majority is working on rebuilding the country, the economy and create growth saying: "Our program is to build and construct while others have a program to hinder. Our policy is take and ask, their policy is hinder and ask."
He referred to the current and past cabinets that he headed had achieved the highest rate of growth in Lebanon”s history to an extent that it lowered the country”s debt.
"Taxes are going to the state treasury to be spent on people”s needs. However, [financial] kickbacks are going to militias, and you know whom I am talking about," Saniora said.
The prime minister said those criticizing the electric sector today were themselves responsible for the sector and continue to do so now.
"Today we are passing through a very important and fundamental period in Lebanon”s history. We as a government are committed to an honest and transparent election," he said to supporters.