Richard Lugar actually said...

"If the president waits until the presidential election campaign is in full swing, the intensity of confrontation on Iraq is likely to limit the United States' options."

"A course change should happen now, while there is still some possibility of constructing a sustainable bipartisan strategy in Iraq. If the president waits until the presidential election campaign is i..."

"In my judgment, the costs and risks of continuing down the current path outweigh the potential benefits that might be achieved."

"Richard Lugar is calling for a major change of course in Iraq. He says the so-called surge is destined to fail."