Clinton: US will not sacrifice Lebanon in Syria agreement

BEIRUT: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was quoted as saying that the US would not reach any agreement with Syria at the expense of Lebanon. During a testimonial for the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committee, Clinton stressed the need to cooperate with the international community to adopt a strategy of openness toward Iran.

She added that the US would not deal with or finance any Palestinian government that includes Hamas, "unless Hamas abandons violence and recognizes Israel."

As for Syria, Clinton was quoted as saying that the US would not forge an agreement with Damascus at the expense of Lebanon.

Source: The Daily Star

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