Bush: Lebanon a lot like Iraq in struggle for democracy

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Iraq wasn't the only part of the Mideast that President Bush and the Iraqi prime minister discussed at today's White House meeting. Israel's battles with Hezbollah forces were also on the table.

Bush likened Iraq to Lebanon, saying both face opponents of democracy. But the president says the ratification of a constitution in Iraq was a "landmark moment" in bringing democracy to the region. He believes Lebanon's government can also succeed, adding that a "key part" of U-S strategy is to support it.

But the president again reiterated he doesn't want a short-term cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. He insists the "root causes" of the trouble have to be addressed, so that there's a lasting peace.

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