By W. Thomas Smith, Jr.
No fisticuffs reported, but attendees at a Washington, D.C. reception Thursday evening witnessed a caustic exchange between John Hajjar, U.S. director of Lebanon’s pro-democracy World Council of the Cedars Revolution, and Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh, an ally of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
According to sources, at approximately 7:00 p.m. (Eastern), Hajjar was introduced "in a surprise move" to Salloukh at a reception for Lebanese Pres. Michel Sleiman hosted by the Lebanese ambassador at D.C.’s Omni Shoreham Hotel. (Sleiman was in town this week meeting with Pres. Bush and senior administration officials.)
When Salloukh extended his hand, Hajjar refused his; putting his hand in his pocket.
“I will not shake hands with people working for Hezbollah!” Hajjar said.
Salloukh responded, “You should leave here!”
Hajjar replied, “No! you should leave here! I’m an American citizen!” Read more ...
No fisticuffs reported, but attendees at a Washington, D.C. reception Thursday evening witnessed a caustic exchange between John Hajjar, U.S. director of Lebanon’s pro-democracy World Council of the Cedars Revolution, and Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh, an ally of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
According to sources, at approximately 7:00 p.m. (Eastern), Hajjar was introduced "in a surprise move" to Salloukh at a reception for Lebanese Pres. Michel Sleiman hosted by the Lebanese ambassador at D.C.’s Omni Shoreham Hotel. (Sleiman was in town this week meeting with Pres. Bush and senior administration officials.)
When Salloukh extended his hand, Hajjar refused his; putting his hand in his pocket.
“I will not shake hands with people working for Hezbollah!” Hajjar said.
Salloukh responded, “You should leave here!”
Hajjar replied, “No! you should leave here! I’m an American citizen!” Read more ...
Source: Family Security Matters
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