(KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton... sometimes described as the Smartest Woman in the World and at other times as Mrs. Bill...
called Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Thursday to reaffirm US commitment to Lebanese illusory sovereignty and and even more illusory stability.
"Secretary Clinton called Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri this morning to reaffirm the strong commitment of the United States to Leb's illusory sovereignty, independence, and vaporous stability", said a statement released by the State Department.
Define "commitment." We're not going to send in the Marines when Hezbollah knocks over the government...
"Her Excellency also spoke about recent developments and political issues in the region, expressing the United States appreciation for Prime Minister Hariri's steadfast leadership on behalf of the Lebanese people", added the statement.
Make sure he doesn't start his own car. And never drive over a freshly "repaired" patch of road.
The State Department noted that Clinton "reconfirmed the importance to the United States of a peaceful and independent Leb and our commitment to strengthening Leb's state institutions through our security and economic assistance programs".
"The Secretary and the Prime Minister looked forward to continuing their partnership, strengthening our ties, and pursuing a more peaceful, more secure, and more prosperous Middle East", concluded the statement.