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Member Organizations
American Lebanese Alliance
President: Tony Bou Samra
8025 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1403
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: 314-727-7494
Fax: 314-721-8588
bousamra@mindspring.com
American Lebanese Coordination
Council
President: Joseph Hage
9901 NW 80th Ave # 3D
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Phone: 305-542-6322
Fax: 305-249-9446
E-mail: josephhage@aol.com
www.alcc-research.com
Assembly for Lebanon
President: Mel Zohrob
24037 Acacia
Redford, MI 48239
Phone: 313-535-5252
Fax: 313-535-4411
mz@instrumentsales1.com
www.Assembly-for-lebanon.org
Lebanese Information Center
President: Joseph Gebeily
4900 Leesburg Pike
Suite 203
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703-578-4214
Fax: 703-578-4615
lic@licus.org
www.licus.org
American Lebanese Alliance
President: Tony Bou Samra
8025 Bonhomme Ave Suite 1403
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: 314-727-7494
Fax: 314-721-8588
bousamra@mindspring.com
American Lebanese Coordination
Council
President: Joseph Hage
9901 NW 80th Ave # 3D
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Phone: 305-542-6322
Fax: 305-249-9446
E-mail: josephhage@aol.com
www.alcc-research.com
Assembly for Lebanon
President: Mel Zohrob
24037 Acacia
Redford, MI 48239
Phone: 313-535-5252
Fax: 313-535-4411
mz@instrumentsales1.com
www.Assembly-for-lebanon.org
Lebanese Information Center
President: Joseph Gebeily
4900 Leesburg Pike
Suite 203
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703-578-4214
Fax: 703-578-4615
lic@licus.org
www.licus.org
Media & Public Relation Office
Press Release
Washington DC September 19, 2005
US Administration officials discuss the Lebanese situation with the leadership of the American Lebanese
Coalition (ALC).
A delegation of the American Lebanese Coalition’s (ALC) comprising ALC President Dr. Joseph Gebeily
and Vice Presidents Mr. Joseph Hage and Milad Zohrob with Board members Dr. Elie Semaan and Mr. Adel
Sleiman, and accompanied by Mr. Walid Maalouf Director of Public Diplomacy for Middle Eastern & MEPI
Affairs at USAID visited the Office of the Vice President and met with the VP’s Senior Advisers for Foreign
Policy.
The discussion focused on the positive changes which have been taking place lately in Lebanon from
restoring its sovereignty to holding its first free elections in 33 years. The delegation thankfully recognized
the efforts of the Administration in supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, particularly in
Lebanon, in spreading Democracy and Freedom in the Arab World, and in promoting inter-religious
dialogue and coexistence. The ALC delegation raised some concerns regarding current security, political
and economic issues within Lebanon and offered suggestions to help resolving those challenges.
The next visit was at the National Security Council at the White House where the delegation met with Dr.
Michael Doran Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and North African
Affairs, and Mr. Tim Pounds in charge of the Lebanon-Syria Desk at NSC. The stability and security of
Lebanon were discussed, especially the concerns about the continuous presence of armed groups and
militias supported by Syria and Iran, which constitute a direct threat to the recovery of the Lebanese Nation.
The Honorable Scott Carpenter Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Near East affairs received the
delegation at the Department of State. Political, Economic and Security issues were addressed at length,
stressing the fact that the Lebanese were able throughout their history to work out their differences in a
peaceful manner when left without the destructive regional interference. The economic aspect of the
discussion focused on ways the USA can help Lebanon’s reconstruction and economic reforms. All present
agreed that the electoral reform is a much needed step in ensuring the proper representation of the
different socio-cultural components of the Lebanese society. Mr. Carpenter reiterated the Administration’s
support for the implementation of UNSC Resolutions regarding Lebanon, particularly 1559 and 1614.
At the Department of Defense, the Honorable Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary of Defense recognized
the importance of a free and sovereign Lebanon for the success of the war on terror and the
democratization of the region, the Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon being the first step. The disarming of the
militias, Lebanese and non-Lebanese, constitute the next condition for peace and stability. The recovery
process should take shape according to the wishes of Lebanese people, the US standing ready to help in
various ways. The delegation reiterated once again its support to the Administration’s stand on the war on
terror, the advancement of freedom, and the protection of our homeland. Participated in the meeting Mr.
David Schenker, Levant Country Director at the Department of Defense.
All Officials met recognized the value of Lebanon as a pluralistic, democratic nation in promoting peace,
moderation and co-existence in that part of the World, and stressed the commitment of the US
Administration to a free and sovereign Lebanon.
A Report on the current situation in Lebanon with policy suggestions was presented by the ALC to the
different departments.
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Press Release
Washington DC September 19, 2005
US Administration officials discuss the Lebanese situation with the leadership of the American Lebanese
Coalition (ALC).
A delegation of the American Lebanese Coalition’s (ALC) comprising ALC President Dr. Joseph Gebeily
and Vice Presidents Mr. Joseph Hage and Milad Zohrob with Board members Dr. Elie Semaan and Mr. Adel
Sleiman, and accompanied by Mr. Walid Maalouf Director of Public Diplomacy for Middle Eastern & MEPI
Affairs at USAID visited the Office of the Vice President and met with the VP’s Senior Advisers for Foreign
Policy.
The discussion focused on the positive changes which have been taking place lately in Lebanon from
restoring its sovereignty to holding its first free elections in 33 years. The delegation thankfully recognized
the efforts of the Administration in supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, particularly in
Lebanon, in spreading Democracy and Freedom in the Arab World, and in promoting inter-religious
dialogue and coexistence. The ALC delegation raised some concerns regarding current security, political
and economic issues within Lebanon and offered suggestions to help resolving those challenges.
The next visit was at the National Security Council at the White House where the delegation met with Dr.
Michael Doran Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and North African
Affairs, and Mr. Tim Pounds in charge of the Lebanon-Syria Desk at NSC. The stability and security of
Lebanon were discussed, especially the concerns about the continuous presence of armed groups and
militias supported by Syria and Iran, which constitute a direct threat to the recovery of the Lebanese Nation.
The Honorable Scott Carpenter Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Near East affairs received the
delegation at the Department of State. Political, Economic and Security issues were addressed at length,
stressing the fact that the Lebanese were able throughout their history to work out their differences in a
peaceful manner when left without the destructive regional interference. The economic aspect of the
discussion focused on ways the USA can help Lebanon’s reconstruction and economic reforms. All present
agreed that the electoral reform is a much needed step in ensuring the proper representation of the
different socio-cultural components of the Lebanese society. Mr. Carpenter reiterated the Administration’s
support for the implementation of UNSC Resolutions regarding Lebanon, particularly 1559 and 1614.
At the Department of Defense, the Honorable Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary of Defense recognized
the importance of a free and sovereign Lebanon for the success of the war on terror and the
democratization of the region, the Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon being the first step. The disarming of the
militias, Lebanese and non-Lebanese, constitute the next condition for peace and stability. The recovery
process should take shape according to the wishes of Lebanese people, the US standing ready to help in
various ways. The delegation reiterated once again its support to the Administration’s stand on the war on
terror, the advancement of freedom, and the protection of our homeland. Participated in the meeting Mr.
David Schenker, Levant Country Director at the Department of Defense.
All Officials met recognized the value of Lebanon as a pluralistic, democratic nation in promoting peace,
moderation and co-existence in that part of the World, and stressed the commitment of the US
Administration to a free and sovereign Lebanon.
A Report on the current situation in Lebanon with policy suggestions was presented by the ALC to the
different departments.
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