President Obama Meets With Prime Minister Hariri of Lebanon
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Saad Hariri (L) of Lebanon in the Oval Office of the White House January 12, 2011 in Washington, DC. According to a White House media release, the two leaders met "to discuss U.S. support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and stability, the ongoing work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and other regional issues." UPI/Alex Wong/Pool
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