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...TIME: Why did you fail to force Syrian troops to withdraw when you were President of Lebanon...
...Amin Gemayel: The parties until recent years were fighting each other. Now they decided to unite, to join their efforts to liberate the country. They have come from opposite trenches to call for the withdrawal of the Syrian army from Lebanon. This would have been unbelievable just a few months ago. There is a personal and national interest of every leader to remain committed and to go all the way, until Lebanon regains its freedom and sovereignty. It is an opportunity for the country and nobody can afford not to work for the cause of liberation. Otherwise they will...
...country, because they don't recognize the independence of Lebanon. Lebanon is the only card that remains for Syria to show that it is an important country in the Middle East. Syria is controlling the main aspects of the Lebanese economy. As important as all the other points, many Syrian officials are exploiting their influence in Lebanon for their own financial interests...
...real interests of Syria to understand there is a new era, a new approach, and after 30 years of military presence in Lebanon it is time to let this country breath. Until now, it doesn't seem that Syria is ready for this step. The Syrians should know that they cannot play any more games with the international community. What I expect is that if Syria continues to oppose the international community, it would become difficult for the Syrian regime itself...
...TIME: Does the Syrian regime feel its own survival is jeopardized if it withdraws from Lebanon...