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President Aoun: No One Can Be Sovereign While Criticizing the Army

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that no one can claim sovereignty or patriotism while criticizing the army and security forces, emphasizing that state authority requires monopolizing weapons and ensuring economic stability.

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President Aoun: No One Can Be Sovereign While Criticizing the Army
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President Joseph Aoun told a delegation from the Leaders Club initiative that "the private sector is the backbone of the national economy," affirming that "extending state authority includes monopolizing weapons in its hands, achieving security, and ensuring the economic and social well-being of our brothers in the south."

He noted that "no one can be sovereign and claim to love their country while criticizing the army and security forces that work to maintain security and stability and extend state authority."

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