Our terminology -- Hezbollah -- is not a militia. It's a resistance ... and there is a difference between resistance and militia,

I call on the people of Tripoli to restrain themselves and not get drawn into conflict with anyone.

In my opinion, the Hezbollah has going - they are going to discover sooner or later than in their top priority should preserve Lebanon.

I believe nobody is stronger than the state. So the state would be strong, and we have to work altogether to make the strength of the state.

I am keen to maintain very good relations and develop the relationship with the United States.

My own agenda is going to be followed, and that agenda is to maintain very good relations with the international community, and Lebanon has to fulfill its commitments.