Richard Lugar actually said...

there are internal drivers that mean it's critical that these peace talks happen, that they make progress, and that we have success.

We want a free and fair election--unlike the one you just had, in essence--and ultimately there will be consequences if this does not occur.

the demographics is a driver. It isn't yet having an impact on coalition politics.

to inflict collective punishment on the people of Gaza is both morally unconscionable and politically self-defeating.