Dick Lugar: “The position of Ambassador to the United Nations is unique, as you pointed out, Mr. Chairman, among diplomatic…”

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

Yes, I believe New START meets this threshold with one exception.

Hungry people are desperate people and desperation can sow the seeds of radicalism.

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…