Richard Lugar actually said...

"I think it would be useful for us to be able to communicate to the Iranian people what our policy is toward their nuclear program."

"Democratic movements across the Middle East and North Africa gave voice to the demands for democratic pluralism and respect for the rule of law and human rights, but the Iranian regime continues its b..."

"opening statement"

"Iran's parliamentary elections on March 2 were boycotted by opposition candidates and reformers, and the election results appear to embolden Iran's hard-liners."