Jun 7th, 2009 - Reuters
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BEIRUT, June 7 (Reuters) - Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea said his anti-Syrian coalition would secure a slim victory in Sunday's parliamentary election, defeating a rival alliance that included the Syria- and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
"In my opinion, yes, March 14 ... will return as the majority," Geagea said in an interview with LBC television, adding that the margin might only be slim.
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