Quotes by Najib Mikati

“free, fair and transparent election.”

“We should take advantage of this opportune moment and deal seriously our difficult times.”

“Every time Lebanon takes a step forward, there are those who want to undermine this country.”

“If the honorable parliament does not approve, we will be forced to call the electoral bodies a month before May 29, that is April 29, in order to conduct elections on May 29,”

“The plan for the Middle East that the Americans are selling is a plan the Lebanese have had for a long time. Now for the first time in our history we have the opportunity. And each of us has to ask ourselves, are we ready and capable to govern ourselves, yes or no?”

“Our terminology -- Hezbollah -- is not a militia. Its a resistance ... and there is a difference between resistance and militia,”

I have a friendship with Hezbollah, and I also have contacts outside of Lebanon, but it doesnt mean I follow anyones agenda.