Richard Lugar actually said...

"Our relationships with these countries are excellent, and we appreciate this opportunity to review events in each of the three as we welcome Ambassador Ricciardone, Ambassador Eisen, and Ambassador Fo..."

"I think that, clearly, there--we need to help open up the Chinese market to some of our services..."

"Let me say, you've noted that a key priority for the United States policy in the Czech Republic is to enhance regional energy security through means including diversification."

"This is an unprecedented moment of opportunity for political reform in the region--reform necessary for longer term regional stability."