Bush says Lebanon faces "defining moment"
SHARM EL-SHEIKH (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Saturday Lebanon was facing a "defining moment" and pledged that the United States would stand by the pro-Western government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora against Hezbollah.
Speaking to reporters on a visit to Sharm el-Sheikh, Bush accused "radical elements" of trying to undermine the Lebanese government. "It's a defining moment," he said.
(Reporting by Matt Spetalnick; editing by Keith Weir)
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