Richard Lugar actually said...

"I question whether it's appropriate to consider lifting the punitive portions of this bill."

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to examine the State Department budget and ask fundamental questions about the Obama administration's foreign policies."

"Evaluating whether the money flowing to these areas represents the proper mix for the 21st century has not been a strength of the budget process to date."

"The failures of the budget process usually have left funding for diplomacy and for foreign assistance short of what is necessary."