Dick Lugar: “We also had a strong consensus that there should be significantly more ability for the U.S. Government to allow food…”

Diplomacy is not a luxury. It is essential to American national security, especially in an era of terrorism.

It is not the lack of food in the country but the problems of poverty and distribution and income.

I join the chairman in thanking John McCain for his testimony, his courage, his eloquence, and his mention of those on our side of the aisle who have historically fought for the disabled. That is a very important fact today, and his…

I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to serve with each one of you.