Richard Lugar actually said...

"I am hopeful you will join me today and encourage the continuation of the special envoy role following your departure to Baku."

"We cannot direct outcomes through that process."

"Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I thank you, and I thank my colleague, Senator Barrasso, for yielding this time."

"I would simply like to ask that you make this work a priority in Azerbaijan when you assume your new responsibilities in Baku."