"We, Lebanese, we are ready, if they want to come here, " he said defiantly of his opponents, whom he described as a mix of Sunni jihadists from Syria and other countries, and Israelis.

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But he said he believes the racing business will thrive defiantly in the face of Monday's attack.

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