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Lebanon #532854

NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Sep 13, 1983
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(Studio) President Reagan reported authorizing Marines' use of air strikes in Lebanon; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

(Beirut, Lebanon) Proximity of United States naval task force to Beirut fighting and implications for Marines' defense of positions noted; films shown. Memorial service here for recently slain Marines mentioned, shown. Possible role of United States forces in defending Lebanese army's battle against Druse militia discussed; President Amin Gemayel's alleged remarks quoted. Syrian spokesperson Farouk al-Sharee's assessment of United States military's role in region outlined.
REPORTER: Paul Miller

(Studio) [Colonel Timothy GERAGHTY - discusses basis of decision to use air strike supports; explains Marines' rule of engagement; acknowledges frustration.] Congress debate over President `s refusal to use War Powers Act noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

(DC) Chief of Staff James Baker's continuing effort to arrive at compromise with Congress described; Secretary of State George Shultz's similar efforts noted. [Senator Bennett JOHNSTON - explains Senator's reluctance.] [Senator Paul SAREANES - challenges administration spokesperson] Network poll of Senators and staff regarding issue of President formally declaring Lebanon a combat situation outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: John Dancy

(Studio) Syria's warning to United States and Lebanon against resorting to military solution in Lebanon reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Dancy, John;
Miller, Paul
Duration:
00:06:10

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