Richard Lugar actually said...

"I remain concerned, as do many Americans, that while we have welcomed the building of 70 Confucius Centers in the United States, China has authorized only five American Centers to be built on Chinese ..."

"This committee needs a firm commitment from the nominee that he will work to advance the rule of law and human rights in China."

"We support calls by the Syrian opposition to unite around the principle of a representative, inclusive, and pluralistic government."

"I believe that each of you is well qualified to represent the United States at embassies in Africa and, in the case of Mr. Brzezinski, in Europe."