"For the independence and sovereignty of Lebanon, a new martyr has fallen today. However my fellow citizens, killing will not frighten us, and the killers will not intimidate us. We will not let the killers dictate the future of Lebanon.

This attack against one of the symbols of freedom in Lebanon will make us more determined and committed to the freedom of this country and the independence of this country. This attack will make us more committed to the international tribunal, which is a deterrent to the criminals. This is the path to protect all Lebanese.

It is time for all Lebanese to stand united around the international court, as PM I call upon all Lebanese to come together as one to defend the security and their country. I call upon them to be vigilant to those plots which aim to destabilize Lebanon, I call upon all Lebanese in all their positions to take the responsibility in the face of this tragedy.

We in the government take the full responsibility to preserve the interests of Lebanon maintain stability in Lebanon.

To my brother, friend and hero Sheikh Pierre, I say you have proved yourself but they decided to silence you.

You know, brother, that this is the only language they understand, the language of killing and assassinations; they could only defeat you by silencing you.

To your beloved parents, to your wife and children, and to all your friends and to all the freedom loving people, I promise you your blood will not be shed in vain.

On behalf of the government, my brother, my friend and colleague, the minister the young Pierre Gemayel, give my regards to Rafik (Hariri) and all his companions. Say hello to Samir (Kassir), George (Hawi), Gebran (Tueni), and all those freedom loving people, and tell them they did not die in vain, but they died for the homeland, and you have joined them today.

Lebanon will always stand high and will continue with the will of its sons.

No matter how the murders try to silence and control Lebanon,
Lebanon will prevail!
Lebanon will prevail!
Lebanon will prevail!"

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Source: Ya Libnan