Richard Lugar actually said...

"I think that external pressure could be counterproductive."

"I have been disappointed this past year with the lack of boldness and the lack of creativity and the lack of strength in our diplomacy with respect to this peace process."

"I share Tom Friedman's frustrations and believe we should be thinking beyond conventional mediation strategies."

"It is hard to see how any of this is good for Israel's security or U.S. national interests."