In reply to a question about Lebanon, President Bush said the United States is committed to democracy in the country, expressing admiration for efforts exerted by the Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad al-Siniora. He also expressed his disappointment that the Lebanese people are still not able to elect their President. As regards Iran's nuclear program, President Bush said that Washington favors the solution of this problem through diplomatic means, adding that he does not want the U.S. to be a country which desires isolation for others. "However, all options are still on the table," he said. President Bush will start a tour of Middle East region on January 8, 2008.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/514770