Dick Lugar: “We are unlikely to succeed if military and political efforts in that country trend toward greater U.S. domination.”

I join you in welcoming back Secretary Burns and Tom Nides, both who are good friends of the committee.

There is really a desire for something to be out there.

I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to serve with each one of you.

I rise today to address my colleagues on a number of issues important to the future of the United States and to offer some perspective on Senate service. In a few weeks, I will leave the Senate for new pursuits that will allow me to devote…