Richard Lugar actually said...

"Before we throw up our hands and assume that Pakistan is, 'falling apart,' let's recognize that, with a lot of encouragement from their friends, including this committee and other people who were at t..."

"Another military coup, another military takeover, another military intervention would be very much against the interests of the United States, and, above all, the people of Pakistan."

"I'm also pleased that Senators Kerry and Lugar have reintroduced and updated legislation to strengthen Pakistan's civilian government."

"The United States has an intense strategic interest in Pakistan and the surrounding region."