Richard Lugar actually said...

I think it's not unreasonable to think that there would be such successful negotiations, because rural shipping is being vilely affected by this.

Lugar emphasizes the need for international negotiations to address piracy's impact on shipping.

04/29/2009

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I am hopeful that these hearings will bring greater focus to the mission and strategy in Afghanistan.

These hearings are especially timely, as you pointed out, given the killing of Osama bin Laden.

President Obama must be forthcoming on a definition of success in Afghanistan based on United States vital interests.

There is no military victory to be had in Afghanistan.