Richard Lugar actually said...

"I would just say the anniversary serves as a reminder of the values we Americans hold dear and to which Iranian citizens aspire: freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and the freedom to choose o..."

"I think it is a fact--as Secretary Gates and Secretary Clinton have also pointed out--that over recent years, I think, the Iranian leadership has become more closed, more dependent on the IRGC."

"Well, how is that advice going to be given? We're coming down to the final stages."

"Thank you very much."