Dick Lugar: “I share the view that it's necessary to shift resources toward diplomatic tools, or so-called 'smart power.'”

I believe that the verification provisions of New START are important, to begin with, leaving aside anything else.

Several members of Congress have already proposed legislation along these lines.

I rise today to address my colleagues on a number of issues important to the future of the United States and to offer some perspective on Senate service. In a few weeks, I will leave the Senate for new pursuits that will allow me to devote…

I join you in welcoming back Secretary Burns and Tom Nides, both who are good friends of the committee.