Is sending warships going to help advance the discussions and stability in the region?
That is the aim the Americans say they are seeking. On our side we are in favor of everything that can help stability in the region, and we think that the solution is political. Q: The American presence on Lebanese soil in 1982—with the French—left painful memories and didn’t help stabilize the region. There are many painful memories in history. Let’s look to the future and support that which may help stability . Q: But are you supporting the US decision? I didn’t say that. I noted that they said stability was their objective. The Americans’ analysis is theirs, and this decision is their decision. On our side, we support a political solution. Q: Is the presence of US ships off Lebanon part of President Sarkozy’s vision of the world? Is this position in keeping with the president’s vision? All the positions we uphold are in keeping with the president’s vision, and I would remind you that it is the president who sets French foreign policy. Q: The Lebanese minister of culture has official
