Raad Does Not Hide Some Disappointment over Saudi Stance, Understands Suleiman”s Visit
MP Mohammed Raad said Thursday accused U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman of promoting "American tyranny which implicates the United States in further crises and creates problems across the world."
"This policy has proved to be fruitless," Raad said in an interview with al-Nour radio station.
On remarks made by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, Raad said: "We will not look negatively at the statement despite some disappointment."
He said Hizbullah agrees with him that the state must take the responsibility for defending its people.
"But when the state is incapable, it is the duty of every Lebanese to help build a strong and just state that can equip its army to face up to Israeli violations," Raad added.
Regarding a visit to Washington by President Michel Suleiman, Raad stressed that "everything the President said in Washington should have been said."