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The United States delivers Humvees to the Lebanese Armed Forces in January 2007...

"Lebanese democracy, Lebanese sovereignty is critical to the United States.  We consider it one of the most important interests that we hold... the democratically elected government of Lebanon needs to be supported, and Lebanon and Lebanese can count on the United States to do that".

Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice

The U.S. Congress approved, on May 24, 2007, President Bush's request for $770 million in supplemental funding for Lebanon.  This funding reflects a substantial increase in economic, humanitarian, and security assistance to Lebanon.  This large increase in U.S. assistance for Lebanon reflects the unanimous support of the United States - its Administration and Congress - for the people of Lebanon.

This new funding will include $250 million in U.S. assistance for Lebanon to be directed to debt relief.  $50 million will also be targeted to support programs that will strengthen legislative and judicial processes and municipal government operations, to support civil society participation and to improve primary and secondary schools.

The United States welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Government of Lebanon's request to expedite deliveries of planned U.S. military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces.   We are also working with international partners to provide additional assistance.  President Bush has expressed its intent to program an additional $30.6 million for support to the Lebanese Armed Forces. 

The United States believes that the Lebanese people deserve an independent and secure country in which the people are free to make decisions without fear of violence and intimidation.  U.S. assistance to Lebanon aims to support the efforts of the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces to protect Lebanon's territory and people.

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Embassy Press Releases

United States and Lebanon Sign Agreements on Military Assistance

U.S. Delivers First of 285 Humvees to Lebanese Armed Forces; A Component of $39 Million in Military Assistance to Lebanon in 2006

United States Turns Over 60 New Vehicles to the Internal Security Forces Part of $54.5 Million Security Assistance to Lebanon in 2006