During an honorary dinner in Houston, MP Nadim Gemayel expressed his deep concern for the Lebanese expatriates who have left Lebanon and are now scattered across the United States and other countries, contributing their expertise in various fields of science, industry and culture.

"Lebanon faces significant struggles on its home soil. This concern goes beyond the presidential vacuum and extends to the void in all state institutions," he stated.

"Even if the Lebanese left their country decades ago, their mind and heart remain with their homeland. No matter how much time passes, prosperity will return to it. How can we not hope for that when our land is sacred and our ancestors are saints?" he asked.

"I am here today to say, and I repeat in all the meetings I have attended, that the responsibility that the scattered Lebanese bear is enormous. If they truly care about Lebanon – and I am confident that they do – they must realize that the political and economic situation in Lebanon is very dire. We are going through an unprecedented  stage despite the harsh wars the Lebanese have endured on their soil," Gemayel explained.

"Despite your aversion to Lebanese politics, I urge you to hold onto your Lebanese identity. These difficult circumstances will pass. Therefore, I say to you and through you to every Lebanese abroad: do not abandon Lebanon and its support wherever you are. Your support for your family and friends in your homeland is more important than all the money in the world, whether it's from the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank. To every scattered Lebanese, I say, 'You can make a difference' politically, economically, and socially, by standing with and supporting your people in your homeland to prevent a change in Lebanon's identity, which is based on international and Arab legitimacy," he emphasized.

"It seems that after the seemingly halted French initiative and the renewed Qatari involvement, a new element has entered the equation of the Lebanese presidential race: the equation of gas and oil in our waters," he added.

Regarding the Syrian refugee crisis, Gemayel noted: "The Syrian refugee crisis is lost among the officials. A decision must be made to control the Lebanese- Syrian borders, whether concerning Syrian refugees or smuggling operations from Lebanon to Syria. However, such a decision has not been implemented yet because those who have the power to take it fear confronting Hezbollah, which is the main problem concerning this issue."