Richard Lugar actually said...

"There is a legitimate question and I think, Senator, you'd agree that it's hard to distinguish between a donation currently made and an acknowledged publicly."

"Stabilization and reconstruction is a mission that is of growing importance to our national security."

"I look forward to working to maintain the across-the-board vibrancy of the relationship."

"I look forward to working with members of this committee, as well as other Members of the Senate and House of Representatives."