Aoun’s message in the White House guest book… what messages did it carry to America?

President Joseph Aoun wrote a message in the White House guest book:

The message read as follows:

I am pleased and proud to visit the White House at the invitation of Lebanon’s friend, President Donald Trump. I leave this historic place with deep appreciation for President Trump’s friendship, and for the support the United States of America provides to Lebanon, its sovereignty, its legitimate institutions, and the Lebanese armed forces.

I hope our two countries will continue to work together for a future marked by peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity for the Lebanese and American peoples.

After the meeting ended, President Aoun left the White House and told reporters as he got into the car: "The meeting with President Trump was very good."