U.S.
Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
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For Immediate
Release April 14, 2005 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600 |
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SEN. SALAZAR SECURES FUNDS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY IN LEBANON Washington, D.C. United States Senator Ken Salazar secured $5 million in assistance to promote democracy in Lebanon, including political party development. Senator Salazar successfully added the amendment to the Iraq Supplemental bill today. We must ensure that Syria has free and fair elections and the strong and vibrant democracy they have earned, Senator Salazar said. The Lebanese people who stood up to Syria deserve to know we are here to support them. Outrage over the death of
former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri on February 14, 2005
was the catalyst for change in Lebanon. Mass demonstrations by the Lebanese
population forced the resignation of the Lebanese government and intensified
the international campaign for Syria to withdraw its troops from the
country. # # # |
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