Richard Lugar actually said...

despite our very best attempts, we are now being rebuffed by those who say that our actions amount to gross interference in their affairs.

Highlighting challenges faced by U.S. foreign assistance efforts.

03/13/2012

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For the last 26 years, essentially, there has been an attempt by the Government of Sri Lanka to bring about unity in the country.

as Senator Lugar said, the leverage to work things.

But I think that most Sri Lankans want to live in peace in a land where they can pursue their lives without harassment or without problems.

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