Richard Lugar actually said...

"It is an ardent theme of those who are fighting climate change who feel that fossil fuels create CO2."

"The growing and deepening alliance between the mullahs of Iran and the America-bashing leader of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, poses a serious threat to U.S. national interests."

"Iran continues to be a direct threat to U.S. national security, the security of our close ally, Israel, and other U.S. interests."

"As Iran accelerates its drive toward building a nuclear weapon in the face of growing U.S.-led sanctions, the probabilities grow of a major conflict in the region."