Richard Lugar actually said...

"I think you paint way too drastic a picture as what would happen if we don't have the boots on the ground."

"hypothetically, what does political Afghanistan look like? Is a stable Afghanistan one in which we return to more localized government of sorts, with the warlords--the regional leader--who are more ak..."

"I am hopeful that these hearings will provide greater focus to the mission and strategy in Afghanistan in the context of broader United States vital interests."

"Well, Dr. Biddle, what you're describing is a situation, which you all touch upon, and that is considerable continued economic support from the United States."