US President Barack Obama on Monday raised concerns about arms smuggled into Lebanon that could threaten Israel, as he welcomed Lebanese President Michel Sleiman to the Oval Office.
Obama told reporters after the talks that Lebanon was a "critical country, in a critical region," and praised Sleiman for managing the swift-moving political currents threatening stability in his country.
"We want to do everything we can to encourage a strong, independent and democratic Lebanon," Obama said.
AFP
Monday, December 14, 2009
Obama Meets With Lebanese President Dec. 14 Video
Obama meets with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman:
