Statement by Chaldean National Congress

The Chaldean National Congress of Michigan (CNC-MI) stands firm in support of Lebanese people in their quest for the sovereignty, independence, and freedom of their State. It is time for democracy to take roots in the Arab World; democracy based not only on the fact of majority rules, but the recognition and the protection of the rights and rites of all religious and ethnic groups. CNC also demands a quick peaceful settlement of the situation in Iraq, which may lead to a betterment of the volatile situation of all ethnic and religious groups. We salute those Christians and Muslims of Lebanon, Iraq and in the whole Middle East who work for peace and unity of their people.