Richard Lugar actually said...

"Having reviewed the range of strategies suggested by our experts, it's evident that each has his own perspective on international military forces in Afghanistan."

"It is well past time for a different approach."

"the purpose of war is to build a better peace, but America built nothing in Afghanistan after the Soviet withdrawal."

"most Americans believe the United States entered into conflict in Afghanistan because of the presence of al-Qaeda training camps there that were believed to have played a direct role in the attacks on..."