Richard Lugar actually said...

Iran's leaders have issued cynical statements of support for this year's democratic movements across the Middle East and North Africa, even as they suppress dissent at home.

Context

Lugar criticizes Iran for hypocrisy regarding democracy while oppressing its own citizens.

11/30/2011

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