US's plans to get people out of Lebanon

trogdor1289 · 07-15-2006, 10:44 PM

(CNN) -- The following is the text of a message sent out Saturday to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. State Department as traveling to or present in Lebanon.

Message to Americans in Lebanon

The Department of State continues to work with the Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon.

As of the morning of July 15, we are looking at how we might transport Americans to Cyprus. Once in Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel. Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation options to final destinations.

The Department of State reminds American citizens that the U.S. government does not provide no-cost transportation but does have the authority to provide repatriation loans to those in financial need. For the portion of your trip directly handled by the U.S. Government we will ask you to sign a promissory note and we will bill you at a later date.

In a subsequent message, when we have specific details about the transportation arrangements, we will inform you about the costs you will incur. We will also work with commercial aircraft to ensure that they have adequate flights to help you depart Cyprus and connect to your final destination.

The Department of State continues to work around the clock and will continue to send updates to you as appropriate.
Good on ya bean counters charge them to escape that's the way.

~~Crawley~~ · 07-15-2006, 11:33 PM

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Good on ya bean counters charge them to escape that's the way.

Would you rather have them not help at all?

trogdor1289 · 07-15-2006, 11:43 PM

Well of crouse(sorry forget how to spell) but still to charge them to get out...

~~Crawley~~ · 07-15-2006, 11:52 PM

We will see if they are charged and how much, CNN does ditch out alot of bullshit and i haven't seen that reported by any other news agency.

AKTerrorist · 07-16-2006, 12:06 AM

Paying money isnt that a little bit unreasonable. Good thing your not in charge.

trogdor1289 · 07-16-2006, 12:09 AM

I don't want them to charge money AK, I think that is unreasonable.

~~Crawley~~ · 07-16-2006, 12:13 AM

Trying to get 20,000 Americans out isn't cheap and they payed to come in and live there they have a conflict i wouldn't blame the gov if they charged them to get out but i still doubt they will and if they do it wont be much.

trogdor1289 · 07-16-2006, 12:14 AM

They said they would refund anyway who couldn't afford it however they still have to pay commerical airline fees home from Cyprus.

~~Crawley~~ · 07-16-2006, 12:27 AM

I thought they were going to do a military transport, if there using commercial transport then they should pay, business is business.

trogdor1289 · 07-16-2006, 12:39 AM

I think the military part should be free after all they are citizens then the commerical part is up to them once the military has got them somewhere safe then they are on their own.

07-15-2006, 10:44 PM	#1
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,230	US's plans to get people out of Lebanon (CNN) -- The following is the text of a message sent out Saturday to U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. State Department as traveling to or present in Lebanon. Message to Americans in Lebanon The Department of State continues to work with the Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon. As of the morning of July 15, we are looking at how we might transport Americans to Cyprus. Once in Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel. Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation options to final destinations. The Department of State reminds American citizens that the U.S. government does not provide no-cost transportation but does have the authority to provide repatriation loans to those in financial need. For the portion of your trip directly handled by the U.S. Government we will ask you to sign a promissory note and we will bill you at a later date. In a subsequent message, when we have specific details about the transportation arrangements, we will inform you about the costs you will incur. We will also work with commercial aircraft to ensure that they have adequate flights to help you depart Cyprus and connect to your final destination. The Department of State continues to work around the clock and will continue to send updates to you as appropriate. Good on ya bean counters charge them to escape that's the way.

07-16-2006, 12:06 AM	#5
AKTerrorist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina,USA Posts: 115	Paying money isnt that a little bit unreasonable. Good thing your not in charge.
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07-15-2006, 11:43 PM	#3
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,230	Well of crouse(sorry forget how to spell) but still to charge them to get out...

07-15-2006, 11:52 PM	#4
~~Crawley~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WI, United States of America Posts: 1,361	We will see if they are charged and how much, CNN does ditch out alot of bullshit and i haven't seen that reported by any other news agency.

07-16-2006, 12:09 AM	#6
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,230	I don't want them to charge money AK, I think that is unreasonable.

07-16-2006, 12:13 AM	#7
~~Crawley~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WI, United States of America Posts: 1,361	Trying to get 20,000 Americans out isn't cheap and they payed to come in and live there they have a conflict i wouldn't blame the gov if they charged them to get out but i still doubt they will and if they do it wont be much.

07-16-2006, 12:14 AM	#8
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,230	They said they would refund anyway who couldn't afford it however they still have to pay commerical airline fees home from Cyprus.

07-16-2006, 12:27 AM	#9
~~Crawley~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WI, United States of America Posts: 1,361	I thought they were going to do a military transport, if there using commercial transport then they should pay, business is business.

07-16-2006, 12:39 AM	#10
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,230	I think the military part should be free after all they are citizens then the commerical part is up to them once the military has got them somewhere safe then they are on their own.

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