Richard Lugar actually said...

"the pursuit of peace in the Middle East is not a favor that we do for the parties in the region, but is an imperative of our national interests."

"Resolute, bold, creative, determined, persistent American diplomacy has succeeded in dealing with similar challenges in the past."

"The challenge for the administration is to devise a strategy that strives for our traditional goals but in a radically transformed environment."

"We want a free and fair election--unlike the one you just had, in essence--and ultimately there will be consequences if this does not occur."