"If the Lebanese Army fails to protect us, we have men who are ready to take up arms
We will accept weapons from whoever offers them, even from Israel!"
"The Rule of Jurisprudent (Iran) enterprise is extremely detrimental to Lebanon. The role played by Hizbullah proves that it is linked to the agenda of the Rule of the Jurisprudent.
"The Lebanese army protects us. If the Lebanese army fails to protect us, we have men who are ready to do it, and they are ready, at any moment, to take up arms and to bring weapons..."
Interviewer: "From where will they bring weapons?"
Hayek: "From wherever."
Interviewer: "Will you get it from Israel?"
Hayek: "From wherever!"
Interviewer: "Even from Israel?"
Hayek: "If someone lays siege on us, and wants to kill us, and Satan offers to give me weapons, I would take the weapons. No one should try to embarrass or challenge me."
Interviewer: "Will you take weapons from Israel?"
Hayek: "I will take weapons from Israel.