Richard Lugar actually said...

I am encouraged by the renewed emphasis on Afghanistan as reflected in the appointment of Ambassador Holbrooke.

Lugar expresses support for renewed focus on Afghanistan under Holbrooke's appointment.

03/25/2009

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Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for calling this important hearing on Pakistan.

What is helpful is identifying the most appropriate projects and then following through, not changing midcourse.

You cannot really throw the whole group into one lump.

President Obama must be forthcoming on a definition of success in Afghanistan based on United States vital interests.