Richard Lugar actually said...

Well, when you become our Ambassador and you have boots on the ground over there, I hope you will stay in touch with our committee and with those of us who are deeply interested in this.

Context

Lugar emphasizes the importance of communication with the committee after becoming Ambassador.

03/15/2011

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