Richard Lugar actually said...

"The Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House of Representatives recently passed a budget for the State Department for fiscal year 2012 in the amount of $39 billion."

"Even apart from budget dynamics, I remain concerned that our national security policy is being driven without sufficient planning or strategic design."

"Our relationships with these countries are excellent, and we appreciate this opportunity to review events in each of the three as we welcome Ambassador Ricciardone, Ambassador Eisen, and Ambassador Fo..."

"Turkey remains central for the United States and European efforts, including the Nabucco pipeline project."