Emile Lahoud

Statesman

1936-01-12

Emile Lahoud is a Lebanese former military officer and politician who served as president of Lebanon from 1998 to 2007. Before the presidency, he commanded the Lebanese Armed Forces. His tenure coincided with major political and regional tensions in Lebanon.

Quotes by Emile Lahoud

The project to settle Palestinians here will be never be approved during my tenure regardless of the price.
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There are only two ways to remove the president - if he violates the constitution or commits high treason. How could anyone accuse me of treason after I had terminated Israel's occupation of South Lebanon in 2000.
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