Posted on 07/12/2006 1:25:31 PM PDT by SJackson
White House Statement on Condemnation of Hizballah Kidnapping of Two Israeli Soldiers
For Immediate Release
Office of the White House Press Secretary July 12, 2006
Statement on Condemnation of Hizballah Kidnapping of Two Israeli Soldiers
www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060712.html
Today Hizballah terrorists operating from Lebanon kidnapped two Israeli soldiers and launched rocket attacks against civilian targets in Israel. The United States condemns in the strongest terms this unprovoked act of terrorism, which was timed to exacerbate already high tensions in the region and sow further violence. We also hold Syria and Iran, which have provided long-standing support for Hizballah, responsible for today's violence. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldiers.
Hizballah's terrorist operations threaten Lebanon's security and are an affront to the sovereignty of the Lebanese Government. Hizballah's actions are not in the interest of the Lebanese people, whose welfare should not be held hostage to the interests of the Syrian and Iranian regimes. We reiterate the international community's insistence that all parties in the region fulfill their obligations under UN Security Council resolutions 1559 and 1680, and cease all support for Hizballah.
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Secretary Condoleezza Rice: All sides must act with restraint
[Netanyahu - I got quiet when Arabs saw I gave "crazy" response to attack]
[Likud chairman MK Binyamin Netanyahu explained in a live interview on Israel Television this evening that during his administration when there was an incident on the Northern border he authorized an immediate massive attack against Lebanon and that this brought years of quiet. At the time, Netanyahu noted, the Arabs said that the ferocity of his response was "crazy"] Actions in Northern Israel and Southern Lebanon
Statement by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Paris, France July 12, 2006
www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2006/68902.htm
I condemn today's kidnapping by Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, of two Israeli soldiers. Hezbollah's action undermines regional stability and goes against the interests of both the Israeli and Lebanese people.
I have spoken with UN Secretary General Annan, Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora and Israeli Foreign Minister Livni.
We are united in our determination to achieve the release of the Israeli soldiers. Syria has a special responsibility to use its influence to support a positive outcome. All sides must act with restraint to resolve this incident peacefully and to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure.
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OK, straight out of araRATfink's playbook. State Dept talking appeasement will now coordinate a negotiating meeting with these terrorists through the A-RABS.
Screw restraint. Where is the restraint on the part of terrorists?
I don't envy Rice's job right now.
I don't see how you can kidnap someone and still be acting with restraint.
If Israel were any more "restrained" in their fight for survival, they'd be blowing up their own buses.
Here we go...more smoke and mirrors. You can bet the real action is being decoyed with this skirmish.
The kidnapee is in restraints........
To execute the President's foreign policy. The White House made a statement, she expanded on it by calling for restraint. I presume that's what she was expected to do.
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I know she can't really say anything other than this, but wouldn't it be nice if she could really speak out? Being Secretary of State must be torturous.
Why?
You don't work for the State Dept. That was before, this is now. Ask for the prisoners back and exercise restraint from this point forward. After the next attack, do it again.
At this point is this not simply a HOT war between two countries?
Makes sense to me. I'm getting tired of the old run-it-up-the-flagpole-and-see-what-the-Americans-will-do-next B.S.
She could, read the White House statement. It could have been stronger, but it hit the essential points and focused blame where it belongs. It's all that was necessary. Clearly there was a desire to dilute the message being sent.
To save civilian lives, terrorist lives, and prevent damage to infastructure.
Nah...chin up- this is what Rice has to say- she is our chief diplomat...here is what the White House said:
We also hold Syria and Iran, which have provided long-standing support for Hizballah, responsible for today's violence. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldiers.
No Way! They have every right to not use restraint. Crossing an internationally recognized border to kidnap and kill is an "Act of War."
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