Bush urges Hezbollah to disarm and seek legitimacy
President Bush urged Hezbollah to disarm and stay out of IsraeliPalestinian disputes while signaling a possible path to U S backing for a role in Lebanon. He stressed the group remains a terrorist organization but suggested it could shed that label if it lays down arms and pursues peace, amid Lebanon elections and regional pressure on Syria.
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Hezbollah in Lebanon A powerful force with social wing
Hezbollah commands respect in Lebanon and across the Arab world for ending Israel's occupation in the south. The group runs a guerrilla army and a broad social welfare program while holding nine of 128 parliamentary seats.
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Bush nominates eight defense ties to base closure panel
President Bush named eight defense linked figures to serve on the independent base closure commission. Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi was tapped to lead the nine member body. Congress authorized the fifth base closing round last year. The lone Texan named is Sue Ellen Turner, a retired Air Force brigadier general.
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