Richard Lugar actually said...

"the United States and its allies should be more forceful and vocal about sources of finance for extremist groups."

"As we debate policy in Afghanistan and the merits of our approach to stability in the region, we take this opportunity to explore the broader issues presented by the continuing terrorist threat emanat..."

"The report explains that violent extremists 'are planning to use terrorism--including the possible use of nuclear weapons or devices if they can acquire them--to attack the United States.'"

"Reportedly, al-Qaeda no longer has a major presence in Afghanistan, although witnesses in our previous hearings have indicated that its reestablishment would be nearly inevitable if a Taliban governme..."