Richard Lugar actually said...

there is, essentially, a benefits package to work out how to, in fact, recruit and to retain more Afghans for those security forces.

We need to make clear to the people of Pakistan that we will be full partners in their fight against extremist elements.

I do not support the decision to prolong and expand a risky and unsustainable strategy in the region.

We believe that a strong, stable, democratic Pakistan must be a key partner for the United States, an ally against violent extremism.