Hariri Slams Political Extremism and Calls for Christian-Muslim Division of Power
MP Saad Hariri said Saturday that Syria”s symbols continue to carry out its goals in Lebanon and called for division of power between Christians and Muslims as guarantors for the country”s future.
"It”s true that the Syrian regime is out of Lebanon but it now moves (in the country) through some known political parties," Hariri told Tripoli officials at Quality Inn hotel.
"The unity of Muslims and Christians and equally (divided powers) are the biggest guarantee for Lebanon”s future and coexistence. That”s why we refused the three-way share of power that some are trying to market," the Mustaqbal movement leader stressed.
The MP accused his foes of trying to transform Lebanon into an extremist country.
"There are some who are now trying to change Lebanon from moderation to extremism. This doesn”t only mean religious extremism but also political extremism…which seeks to transform Lebanon into an arena for others," Hariri said.
He also stressed on the need to vote for the full list of the Tripoli Coalition because "we are committed to the alliance we made with all the sides. When the Mustaqbal movement makes a commitment, it does not back off."
Hariri said the current parliamentary majority prevented strife in the country and backed President Michel Suleiman after the Doha accord "while the other party refused his election."
Hariri moved from the Bekaa valley to north Lebanon on Saturday as part of efforts to promote his political platform prior to the June 7 parliamentary elections.