Richard Lugar actually said...

"the underresourcing of our engagement in Afghanistan over the last 4 or 5 years has brought us to where we are today."

"The President is correct to set a target. It will help create a sense of urgency and for the Afghans who chafe at foreign boots on their soil, it sends a message that, while America will remain commit..."

"The Senate voted unanimously to go to war in Afghanistan. It should humble all of us that today there are simply no easy options."

"Do you at least acknowledge that investing over $100 billion in just one country, in 1 year alone, risks degrading our long-term ability to relentlessly pursue al-Qaeda around the globe?"