Bush Cautions on Lebanon Cease - Fire (NYT)

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 7, 2006

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- President Bush said Monday any Mideast cease-fire must prevent Hezbollah from strengthening its grip in southern Lebanon, asserting ''it's time to address root causes of problems.''

Bush urged the United Nations to work quickly to approve a resolution to stop hostilities that have been raging between Israel and Hezbollah for more than three weeks and killing hundreds.

A draft resolution proposed by the United States and France faced opposition from Lebanon and other Arab nations because it would not call for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon.

Bush indicated he wants Israel to stay until an international force is deployed that can assist Lebanon in taking over control of the southern part of the country, where Hezbollah's operations are based.

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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-US-Mideast.html

[breakaleg]

1. time to address the problem = time to kill more innocent people

[MadMaddie]

2. My thoughts exactly....the more bloodshed...the happier he is...

Welcome to DU!!:hi:

[breakaleg]

3. thank-you! It's been a bit wild here so far.