Richard Lugar actually said...

Congress must now prioritize these parallel budgets and authorities in order to strengthen our effectiveness in the realm of diplomacy and defense.

Lugar emphasizes the need for Congress to align budgets for diplomacy and defense.

09/15/2009

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