Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at an Open Debate of the Security Council on the Middle East, October 24, 2011

Susan E. Rice
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations 

New York, NY

October 24, 2011

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Madame President, we are pleased that the Government of Lebanon has reaffirmed that it will uphold Lebanon's international commitments, including Lebanon's agreement with the Special Tribunal. We believe it is of the utmost importance that Lebanon fulfill its funding obligations to the Special Tribunal within the coming weeks. We remain deeply committed to the full implementation of Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701. The United States continues to support the Lebanese Armed Forces' ongoing efforts to assert control and maintain stability in southern Lebanon.

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 In addition, we strongly deplore the violent incursions and raids into Lebanon by Syrian security forces that have resulted in death and injury.