MP Sethrida Geagea to MTV: We were the first to nominate the army commander and we were at the forefront of that, the Lebanese people are waiting for the election of a president, and we took our time in consultations to ensure his victory
MTV sources: There is a tendency within the Shiite duo to vote with a blank ballot in the first round, and in the second round, to support Joseph Aoun
Sethrida Geagea to MTV: I don't believe that Bassil, who has sanctions imposed against him, is in a position to tell us whether the session is constitutional or not
The presidential election session has just started in the Parliament
MP Melhem Khalaf during the presidential election session: Violating the Constitution cannot be resolved by further violations of its provisions
MP Melhem Khalaf during the presidential election session: Violating the Constitution cannot be resolved by further violations of its provisions
Bassil during the presidential election session: The preamble of the Constitution states that sovereignty is exercised by the people through constitutional institutions, and the reference of the Parliament is the Lebanese people, not foreign entities
Bassil: What we witnessed in the past few days indicates that we have returned to the era of consuls and orders
A acting Director-General of General Security, Major General Elias Baissari, issued the following statement:
"Recently, some MPs and media outlets have mentioned my name as a potential presidential candidate. I thank everyone for their trust, but I consider myself uninvolved in this election. I wish for my name to be removed from circulation, and I commend the principle of consensus that has been reached."
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