Richard Lugar actually said...

"For decades, as you pointed out, discussions of NATO frequently have begun with the premise that the alliance is at a crossroads, or even in crisis."

"I'm curious about your thoughts on the problems that governments in Europe have in either making available to their publics word about NATO, news about NATO, reasons for the importance of NATO, becaus..."

"As Senator Lugar has rightly pointed out, the effects on a society of seeing its energy shut off--deliberately, by an outside actor--can be just as devastating as any military attack."

"Could some say that, 'By and large, you just can't count on us.'"