Aoun Slams March 14, Feltman Comments
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Speaking to reporters after chairing the weekly meeting of his Change and Reform bloc, Aoun lashed out at the Future Movement for the misinterpretation of remarks he made over the weekend.
Aoun said Saturday that Hariri has been issued a "one-way ticket out of Lebanon and the government," adding that the Future Movement leader's "era of paralyzing state institutions in a bid to control the country" was over.
"The word one-way ticket does not mean that I am threatening Hariri's life," said Aoun stressing that "March 14 opposition is fierce but disrespectful."
"They do not appreciate a sense of humor. Since they rejected the ‘one-way ticket' out statement, we will issue them a ‘one-way ticket' in. There is a big section of Roumieh Prison that is being renovated and it fits a lot of people. God willing some members of the March 14 coalition will be in it." Aoun added.
"Isn't there a location farther than Paris the opposition can convene at? Let them go to Washington. We want justice, but we don't want the forgery of the truth," he noted
Aoun slammed US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, saying the US envoy is a "weird creature and he believes that he is the only person coming from a free country, but he comes from a state that enslaves people."
"He has grown accustomed to forming Lebanon's government, but this time it slipped through his fingers," he said.
"This is the first time a cabinet is formed against Feltman's will," he said, adding that Feltman has to be more respectful.
"We are part of an axis of evil against its axis of evil. We are proud to be part of it. We are aware of all the good the Americans brought to Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Pakistan," Aoun added sarcastically.
Aoun stressed that the newly-formed cabinet's Ministerial Statement will not target anyone. "We want justice, and we do not want forgery."
"Spite and settling scores aren't on our agenda. We want to build a state on the basis of laws and justice," he stressed.
Furthermore, Aoun revealed that he had contacted President Michel Suleiman, denying that they had discussed the national dialogue.
On Friday's clashes in the northern city of Tripoli, Aoun stated: "Prime Minister Najib Miqati didn't wrongfully accuse anyone. I believe the unrest was planned."
In addition, he urged Lebanese expatriates and foreigners to head to Lebanon during the summer, slamming the rise in ticket prices by the Middle East Airlines, an issue he said should be looked into.
"It is hindering tourism and the Lebanese people's return," the MP declared.
Aoun addressed the ongoing events in Syria repeating that there is a conspiracy in the country. "No one denied that reforms must be carried out in Syria," said Aoun, adding, "Assad developed a thorough plan."
Speaking to reporters after chairing the weekly meeting of his Change and Reform bloc, Aoun lashed out at the Future Movement for the misinterpretation of remarks he made over the weekend.
Aoun said Saturday that Hariri has been issued a "one-way ticket out of Lebanon and the government," adding that the Future Movement leader's "era of paralyzing state institutions in a bid to control the country" was over.
"The word one-way ticket does not mean that I am threatening Hariri's life," said Aoun stressing that "March 14 opposition is fierce but disrespectful."
"They do not appreciate a sense of humor. Since they rejected the ‘one-way ticket' out statement, we will issue them a ‘one-way ticket' in. There is a big section of Roumieh Prison that is being renovated and it fits a lot of people. God willing some members of the March 14 coalition will be in it." Aoun added.
"Isn't there a location farther than Paris the opposition can convene at? Let them go to Washington. We want justice, but we don't want the forgery of the truth," he noted
Aoun slammed US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, saying the US envoy is a "weird creature and he believes that he is the only person coming from a free country, but he comes from a state that enslaves people."
"He has grown accustomed to forming Lebanon's government, but this time it slipped through his fingers," he said.
"This is the first time a cabinet is formed against Feltman's will," he said, adding that Feltman has to be more respectful.
"We are part of an axis of evil against its axis of evil. We are proud to be part of it. We are aware of all the good the Americans brought to Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Pakistan," Aoun added sarcastically.
Aoun stressed that the newly-formed cabinet's Ministerial Statement will not target anyone. "We want justice, and we do not want forgery."
"Spite and settling scores aren't on our agenda. We want to build a state on the basis of laws and justice," he stressed.
Furthermore, Aoun revealed that he had contacted President Michel Suleiman, denying that they had discussed the national dialogue.
On Friday's clashes in the northern city of Tripoli, Aoun stated: "Prime Minister Najib Miqati didn't wrongfully accuse anyone. I believe the unrest was planned."
In addition, he urged Lebanese expatriates and foreigners to head to Lebanon during the summer, slamming the rise in ticket prices by the Middle East Airlines, an issue he said should be looked into.
"It is hindering tourism and the Lebanese people's return," the MP declared.
Aoun addressed the ongoing events in Syria repeating that there is a conspiracy in the country. "No one denied that reforms must be carried out in Syria," said Aoun, adding, "Assad developed a thorough plan."
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