    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [January 26, 2008]
    [Pages 113-114]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Situation in Lebanon
    January 26, 2008

        I strongly condemn the terrorist bombing in Beirut that killed
    Lebanese Internal Security Forces Captain Wissam Eid and many other Lebanese. I extend condolences to the
    families of the innocent Lebanese killed in this brutal attack and hope
    for a rapid recovery for all those wounded.
        This bombing, the latest in a series of terrorist attacks targeting
    those who are working to secure Lebanon's independence and sovereignty,
    is a part of the continuing assault on Lebanon's institutions. We will
    not falter in our support for the democratically elected Lebanese
    Government. We renew our call for the immediate selection of a new
    President in accordance with Leb-

    anon's Constitution. We demand that Syria, Iran, and their allies end
            their interference in and obstruction of Lebanon's political
            process.

        The Lebanese people should be able to enjoy security and liberty
    without the threat of terrorism, violence, and foreign intimidation. I
    appreciate the U.N.'s efforts to rapidly stand up the Special Tribunal
    for Lebanon, which will hold accountable those who are responsible for
    this systematic campaign of murder and intimidation. I urge Lebanon's
    friends and allies to commit immediately the remaining funds required
    for the tribunal to commence its work.

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