Richard Lugar actually said...

"I would just simply ask, as we've discussed this subject back and forth today, whether we've got accurate measurements or a perception of how bad the situation is."

"Now, the question I ask this morning is one of how you, as thought leaders, and we, in the political realm, can try to bring some case to the American people of what the catastrophe is, or even how th..."

"If not, this has really been helpful and informative, and I hope we can continue to call on you as we go forward in the next months."

"this is why the credibility of all of our activities at the grassroots is very important."