Richard Lugar actually said...

"The United States continues to support a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement that would address Israel's security concerns and satisfy Palestinian aspirations for statehood."

"I share Tom Friedman's frustrations and believe we should be thinking beyond conventional mediation strategies."

"I have been disappointed this past year with the lack of boldness and the lack of creativity and the lack of strength in our diplomacy with respect to this peace process."

"I think that external pressure could be counterproductive."