Richard Lugar actually said...

"Given global financial linkages, we cannot achieve a full economic recovery in isolation from the rest of the world."

"the unfortunate fact is that Chinese exports to Brazil have increased significantly, and thus, China has overtaken the United States as Brazil's leading trading partner."

"We didn't just cut our way to a balanced budget, we grew our way there."

"The political upheaval in the Middle East, financial crises in Europe, continuing global food insecurity... all have implications for the livelihoods of Americans."