Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 18, 2006

No Payments Required of American Citizens Departing Lebanon

In this extraordinary case, Secretary Rice has directed the State Department to waive the requirement for American citizens departing Lebanon to reimburse the United States Government for their travel costs. We want to do everything we can to facilitate the departure of American citizens from Lebanon. Today抯 step removes one potential worry for our citizens at this difficult time.

2006/695

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/69169.htm