Geagea: Christians in East Can Only Be Strong under Democratic Regimes
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea noted on Sunday that the March 14 forces did not enjoy a positive year due to the “coup” that overthrew the government of former Premier Saad Hariri, but added that he predicted the upcoming days and weeks to overturn the results of this coup.
He said before an Iraqi delegation: “The Christians in the East can only be strong under the rule of a democratic regime where they can enjoy freedom and civil rights.”
“Iraq’s Christians have remained attached to their country despite all the hardships they have endured,” he said.
Earlier on Sunday, he noted before the Toronto chapter of the Lebanese Forces: “The changes in the Arab world are affecting the core of the region.”
“The historic changes stem from the years of neglect and lack of democracy that the Arab people suffered from,” Geagea remarked.
“Tumultuous times await them, but we can say that the year 2011 was a positive one for Arabs because it marked an historic shift in their lives,” he continued.
The Lebanese Forces leader added however that the results of the Arab revolts will take years to emerge.
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