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Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. The Secretary underscored the United States’ commitment to achieve a durable diplomatic resolution to the conflict across the Blue Line that implements United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. The Secretary underscored the key role state institutions will play post-conflict and the need to fill the presidential vacancy through democratic means that reflect the will of the Lebanese people for a stable, prosperous, and independent Lebanon. The Secretary also reiterated his heartfelt concern and condolences for the loss of civilian lives and civilian suffering, including the…