Richard Lugar actually said...

"I believe that each of you is well qualified to represent the United States at embassies in Africa and, in the case of Mr. Brzezinski, in Europe."

"Ultimately, President Assad is the head of state and he is responsible for the actions of those beneath him."

"I remain concerned, as do many Americans, that while we have welcomed the building of 70 Confucius Centers in the United States, China has authorized only five American Centers to be built on Chinese ..."

"I look forward very much to today's hearing to learn more about Secretary Locke and his strategy for approaching the Chinese."