Richard Lugar actually said...

"Since our last hearing a month and a half ago, the world has witnessed the continued violent suppression of protestors and dissidents by the regime of Bashar Assad and clashes between government force..."

"I was cautious about calling for Bashar al-Assad to go not because I do not want him to go, but because that then invites the question of 'What are you doing?'"

"Well, I join you, Mr. Chairman, in welcoming our distinguished witnesses, and we appreciate their testimony as we consider policy options toward Syria."

"It remains to be seen whether this cease-fire is durable and how it contributes to the goal of a genuine transition in Syria."