Following are excerpts from a Lebanese parliamentary debate, which aired on New TV on July 6, 2011.
MP Khaled Al-Dhaher, March 14 Coalition: "We call to respect the choices of the Syrian people. We demand that the gang of cursers and praisers…"
Parliament Speaker Nabih Beri [in response to catcalls from Lebanese Ba'th Party MP 'Assem Qansu]: "Your turn will come 'Assem.
"Don't answer back… Your turn will come…"
MP 'Assem Qansu: "He has the audacity to challenge Syria. Who is this dog?…"
Nabih Beri: "Your turn will come. You can have your say then." […]
MP Khaled Al-Dhaher [after returning to his seat and being told what ‘Assem Qansu said]: "Mr. Speaker, the truth is that I didn't hear what my colleague 'Assem Qansu said. He said: 'Who is that dog talking over there?' I want to tell him that he is the dog, not me."
Catcalls from the MPs in session
Nabih Beri: "My colleague… Listen to me…
"Our dear colleague…
"Our dear colleague…"
[MPs try to restrain ‘Assem Qansu]
