Statement on Ambassador Habib Concerning the Situation in Lebanon
(May 27, 1981)
The President has asked Ambassador [Philip C.] Habib
to return to Washington for consultations about the progress and future
of his mission in the Middle East. As the President's special representative,
Ambassador Habib has been engaged in talks with the leaders of Lebanon,
Syria, Israel, and Saudi Arabia during the last 3 weeks. The President
believes that this is an appropriate moment to receive firsthand Ambassador
Habib's views and to discuss with him the future of his continuing
mission in the context of efforts peacefully to resolve the crisis
involving events in Lebanon.
Sources: Public Papers of the President |