Richard Lugar actually said...

"the downturn in the economy has put some stresses on what we always saw as sort of an implicit bargain between President, now Prime Minister, Putin and the general public"

"the resetting of relations between Russia--between Moscow and Washington can be a relatively smooth process."

"Negotiating with Russia will be a far more complex and difficult proposition than simply appealing for a new relationship."

"Russia represents significant challenges, as well as opportunities, for the Obama administration."