EMM News Explorer: Walid Jumblat

[said:]: our allies, Hezbollah and Amal [Movement] are required to talk to Gen. Michel Aoun.

dailystar 03-FEB-12

[-said]: We must remain in the majority in order to preserve the country and we can deal with the issue of appointments quietly,

dailystar 03-FEB-12

[added:]: Assad has cut ties with everyone and made Syria suffer today.

naharnet 02-FEB-12

[-said]: You cannot convince the Syrian citizen in Huran or any other region that there are reforms while blood is being spilled,

naharnet 02-FEB-12

[said:]: Had it not been for the blood [the martyrs' shed], Aoun would not have returned from his luxurious Parisian exile.

dailystar 31-JAN-12

[-said]: martyrs of the Cedar Revolution,

dailystar 31-JAN-12

[noted:]: Shouldn’t all official authorities cooperate whenever they receive information on suspicious security plans that would harm Lebanon’s stability? Should the country be exposed on the security level because of political disputes?

naharnet 30-JAN-12

[-asked]: Is it also acceptable to [insult] the living martyrs?... Weren’t there blood what [paved the way] for the return of some from their luxurious exile in France?

nowlebanon 30-JAN-12

[-told]: One of the military men gave an unethical statement on the martyrs and their families, at a time when the events in Syria are escalating,

nowlebanon 30-JAN-12

[-remarked]: The Information Branch is carrying out the required work, especially that it has revealed an [important] number of Israeli collaborators,

nowlebanon 30-JAN-12

[said:]: There is no alternative to a political settlement based on the Arab initiative in Syria.

nowlebanon 27-JAN-12

[-also said that]: What is required from Russia, as a friendly country, is that it understands the [Syrian] people’s rightful demands.

nowlebanon 26-JAN-12

[-warned]: There’s no doubt that Syria may descend into a devastative civil war if the bloodshed continues,

naharnet 25-JAN-12

[-criticized]: We are seeking democracy and just as everyone has the right to express themselves freely, then I don’t think we need lessons on democracy from anyone.

naharnet 24-JAN-12

[said:]: It is true that Tehran and its Ambassador to Beirut [Ghadanfar Roken Abadi] have denied the statements pinned to Qassem Suleimani, but it would have been better if such [remarks] were not issued [in the first place].

nowlebanon 23-JAN-12

[said:]: It would have been better had he not made such remarks. They go to demonstrate the need to return to the national dialogue to devise a defense strategy for the country in manner that would take advantage of the resistance’s capabilities in confronting Israel.

naharnet 23-JAN-12

[-said]: Syria is heading toward more violence and is gradually drowning in a civil war due to subsequent refusal of all initiatives and proposals, [preferring] instead security and repressive solutions,

nowlebanon 23-JAN-12

[-told]: What concerns me is Syria and not the regime,

dailystar 20-JAN-12

[said that:]: we and Turkey share the same concerns, especially as numerous opportunities to reach a solution were repeatedly squandered.

nowlebanon 19-JAN-12

[-said that]: We also addressed the situation in Syria. Turkey is concerned regarding the events [in Syria] and their potentially spilling over to Lebanon. I noticed an interest in preventing [events] from impacting on the Lebanese stage.

nowlebanon 19-JAN-12

[-added]: I’m concerned with Syria and not the regime,

naharnet 19-JAN-12

[-said]: Although we have a different point of view on Syria, I'm against polarising internal policy (in Lebanon),

alertnet 18-JAN-12

[-said]: There was a very close political and family relationship between Bashar and Erdogan. But...he listens to nobody,

alertnet 18-JAN-12

[-told]: I am more and more concerned about the possibility that Syria will plunge into more violence and...maybe civil war,

alertnet 18-JAN-12

[-said]: We have to insist on trying to isolate Lebanon from the Syrian problem,

alertnet 18-JAN-12

[-said]: Although we have a different point of view on Syria, I'm against dividing [Lebanese] domestic policy,

nowlebanon 18-JAN-12

[-said]: Assad and [Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip] Erdogan had a very close political and personal relationship. But [Assad]... he listens to nobody,

nowlebanon 18-JAN-12

[-added that]: listens to nobody inside or outside the country calling for change.

nowlebanon 18-JAN-12

[-told]: I am more and more concerned about the possibility that Syria will plunge further into violence and... maybe civil war,

nowlebanon 18-JAN-12

[-told]: We share with the Turks concern over the situation in Syria, especially that many chances [to resolve the crisis] have been missed,

nowlebanon 16-JAN-12

[-said]: If there were mobs dubbed as terrorists and trying to exploit the chaotic environment which existed as a result of adopting security and oppressive measures in the face of legitimate political and social demands, it does not negate that there are nations that want to achieve freedom and democracy,

dailystar 16-JAN-12

[-added]: As for the tens of thousands of freedom fighters, activists and citizens of defenseless women and children peacefully facing oppression, they are certainly not terrorists,

dailystar 16-JAN-12

[-warned]: The continuing bloodshed in Syria might plunge the country into civil war which would have destructive results,

dailystar 16-JAN-12

[-also said that]: alleged ‘terrorist groups,’ were taking advantage of the chaos stirred by the repressive security campaigns [launched] by the regime against socio-political demands, yet this does not [eclipse the fact] that there are people who want freedom, democracy and dignity.

nowlebanon 16-JAN-12

[-added]: circulate theories about terrorists and militant groups, no longer convince the enraged [Arab protesters],

nowlebanon 16-JAN-12

[-said that]: to take political initiative and pull Syria from [its] crisis.

nowlebanon 16-JAN-12

[-added]: to take [political] initiative toward the Syrian people who supported the Iranian Revolution [in 1979] and [Tehran’s] confrontation [with Iraq] in the 1980s.

nowlebanon 16-JAN-12

[said:]: I did not and will not ask for a meeting.

dailystar 11-JAN-12

[-said]: Dialogue with Hezbollah is important in order to spare the country any repercussions of what is happening or will happen in Syria,

dailystar 11-JAN-12

[-added]: This is a significant shift compared to their [U.S.] position a year ago,

dailystar 11-JAN-12

[-also said]: This [Syria] is the point of contention. So what’s the use of debate?

dailystar 11-JAN-12

[-told]: Both sides [the PSP and Hezbollah] know each other’s position on Syria. But the problem lies in that the party [Hezbollah] holds on to its position,

dailystar 11-JAN-12

[-said]: Their foolishness has prevented them from taking into consideration the negative repercussions which their remarks are likely to stir in [Aarsal] and its vicinity,

nowlebanon 09-JAN-12

[-said]: Russia should advise its [Syrian] allies that governmental changes are more important than holding on to power and causing bloodshed,

nowlebanon 03-JAN-12

[-cited]: the power of the powerless.

dailystar 03-JAN-12

[-said]: Although the occurrences of the two bombs in Damascus specifically in a security zone coincides with the arrival of Arab observers raises many questions, the party still ... strongly condemns these terrorist bombings,

dailystar 26-DEC-11

[said:]: If only some officials would wisely and rationally deal with such issues and resolve them… by boosting security, not by making statements.

nowlebanon 26-DEC-11

[-said]: The timing of the blast that came in-line with the visit of the Arab observer mission [to Syria] raises questions… but the PSP strongly denounces the explosions,

nowlebanon 26-DEC-11

[-said]: There may be disagreements regarding the Syrian regime ... but what matters to me and to Talal Arslan and Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah are for Syria to remain in peace and prevent civil war,

dailystar 18-DEC-11

[-added]: Lebanon’s security is linked to that of Syria,

nowlebanon 18-DEC-11

[-told]: This proposal leads to the isolation of [sects] from each other,

nowlebanon 17-DEC-11

[-said]: Yesterday, we received a message of rockets which is a dangerous message. It could be a message from neighbors [Syria] to France on Lebanese territory at the expense of Lebanon's stability and at the expense of the south and all Lebanon,

javno 13-DEC-11

[said that:]: this message might be from our neighbors to France,

nowlebanon 12-DEC-11

[-also said]: This might be a message from [our] neighbors to France, which was made at the expense of Lebanon’s stability.

nowlebanon 12-DEC-11

[-added that]: Strange members have [infiltrated] the peaceful course of the Syrian opposition.

nowlebanon 10-DEC-11

[said:]: I think these statements are [not true]. The false witnesses [issue] changes nothing in the tribunal’s path.

nowlebanon 05-DEC-11

[added:]: The [strong-worded] response by Sheikh Saad Hariri to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is also not positive or useful. Let the tribunal take [its course].

nowlebanon 05-DEC-11

[added:]: [Beware] people of Jabal al-Arab of strife because it might erupt in your areas too as some of you have been involved with Shabeeha (thugs). I am not saying [involved] with the Syrian army, but Shabeeha, as there is a huge difference.

nowlebanon 05-DEC-11

[-added]: Prevent strife in the areas of Daraa, Homs and Hama. Tens of the Jabal al-Arab people returned murdered because the authorities are making use of [military] recruits and sending them to these areas to be killed.

nowlebanon 05-DEC-11

[-said]: Syria's salvation is through the Arab League initiative and there is no magical solution that would see the collapse of the regime and the transfer of power to another government,

dailystar 04-DEC-11

[said that:]: uncontrolled armed actions

nowlebanon 04-DEC-11

[-said]: What is happening in Lebanon and around us and especially in Syria might make the issue of the international tribunal but a minor detail, if sectarian strife broke out and [hopefully] it won’t. But we should bear responsibility for every word we say,

dailystar 04-DEC-11

[-said]: The most important thing is that after [the government] financed the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), priority should be given for [reaching] consensus,

nowlebanon 03-DEC-11

[-said]: I won’t risk changing alliances,

dailystar 02-DEC-11

[-added]: This exceptional step was made in order to preserve the government amid a sensitive phase witnessed [in the Middle East],

nowlebanon 01-DEC-11

[-said]: We salute PM Mikati and highly value his move…which reflects [Lebanon’s] commitment to international resolutions,

nowlebanon 01-DEC-11

[-also said that]: therefore every one of us [needs to refrain from gambling too much on the Syrian situation] and help Syria, if we can, [overcome] its ordeal.

nowlebanon 29-NOV-11

[-said that]: deep pain because of the ordeal Syria is going through.

nowlebanon 29-NOV-11

[-added that]: head directly to the [international] court to defend [the accused] against allegations.

nowlebanon 28-NOV-11

[-said]: We will later return to [Lebanon and deal with] the open bazaar over strange matters,

nowlebanon 25-NOV-11

[warned that:]: taking security measures will incite further sectarian tensions [in Syria].

nowlebanon 21-NOV-11

[-said]: [We] understand Hezbollah’s [reservations] concerning this tribunal… but it is better for the [Shia group] to positively cooperate when it comes to the issue of the STL’s funding, in order to release some domestic tension,

nowlebanon 21-NOV-11

[-said]: What is left of the socialist party is some influence in some areas. Unfortunately, the [influence] of the party has declined except in the area of Iqlim al-Kharroub which has one MP and that is minister Alaa Terro,

dailystar 19-NOV-11

[-told]: We have some influence in what can be called a tight Druze circle. If what is being sought from proportional representation is a blow to what is left of our influence, then we understand. We got the message,

dailystar 19-NOV-11

[-said]: This initiative is a salvation form the Syrian impasse,

nowlebanon 14-NOV-11

[-added]: to drown the region in chaos and deny the Palestinians’ historical legitimate rights,

nowlebanon 14-NOV-11

[-also said that]: The PSP has been clear regarding its request to not shoot at [anti-regime] protesters, halt attacks against [Syrian] armed forces, and hold accountable those [who harmed] innocent civilians.

nowlebanon 14-NOV-11

[said that:]: higher national interest

nowlebanon 14-NOV-11

[-said]: We heard Hezbollah say that the four indicted members are sacred, but [Hezbollah] has to understand that those martyred are also sacred,

nowlebanon 11-NOV-11

[-asked]: Are we about to establish a return of the renowned era of security tutelage?

dailystar 10-NOV-11

[-said]: [Foreigners] have the right to political asylum in Lebanon… and Syrian activists are entitled to express their views without being intimidated [in our country],

nowlebanon 09-NOV-11

[-said]: It is unacceptable to arrest Syrian figures who oppose [President Bashar al-Assad’s regime] in Lebanon,

nowlebanon 30-OCT-11

[-said]: My candidacy today will be the last one and we should consider the new council to be elected as a transitional, or temporary council, until we reach new elections which should not take more than one year,

dailystar 30-OCT-11

[-added]: I am not in a position to sit at periodic exams or carry out blood tests to check my political choices,

lebanonews 30-OCT-11

[-said]: My candidacy today is the last one and we should consider the new council to be elected as a transitional or temporary council until we reach new elections that should take not longer than a year,

dailystar 30-OCT-11

[-said]: The most appropriate thing is to think of ourselves because the outside [foreign countries] does not think of us,

dailystar 30-OCT-11

[-told]: No to any use of Lebanon’s territory for security measures against Syria,

dailystar 30-OCT-11

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