U.S. military increased presence amid a political standoff over Bush 's presidency . The military is important , '' says chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff . CNN Correspondent Zain Verjee contributed to this report . Lebanon 's pro - Western opposition in parliament struggles with pro - Syrian opposition .
U.S. military increased presence amid a political standoff over Bush 's presidency . The military is important , '' says chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff . Lebanon 's pro - Western opposition in parliament struggles with pro - Syrian opposition .