Dick Lugar

Senate colleagues of Senator Ted Stevens are grateful that a remarkable U.S. Senate historical landmark provides us an opportunity to honor one of the greatest Senators in history as he continues to supply vigorous and significant…

I rise to introduce the Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. This bill is a blueprint on how to transition away from the farm programs linked to the Great Depression into a new market driven system. We have also suggested how…

Char and I want to share with all of our colleagues and friends the joyous news of the birth of Robert Riley Lugar on April 16, 2007, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. Robert Riley was a healthy 8 pounds at birth. His parents…

I wish to congratulate Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez on his recent trip to Moscow, Russia. The Secretary delivered an important message to the Russian Government and Russian people: ``While political issues between our nations…

I rise to introduce the ``United States Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact.'' This bill would direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen…

I have filed amendment No. 670 to H.R. 1591. This amendment authorizes the Secretary to spend up to $50 million for the establishment and maintenance of a civilian reserve corps to address postconflict situations and other emergencies…

along with Senator Bond and Senator Coleman, I will offer an amendment that addresses an issue about which there has been much news reporting and hearings in both House and Senate subcommittees; namely, the situation facing Iraqi and…

since its inception in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been a trusted friend of the United States. The original five-member countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, were joined by Brunei…

I rise today, International Women's Day, in support of this resolution celebrating some of the progress that we and other nations are making in fostering improvement in the status of women. The resolution commends the Kingdom of Lesotho…

I rise to introduce the Vaccines for the Future Act of 2007. This legislation seeks to accelerate the development of vaccines for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases that are major killers of people living in developing…

I think Senator Lugar does have a legitimate concern. And he's the right person to raise it.

This vote will force nothing on the President, but it will confirm to our friends and allies that we are divided and in disarray.

Today I am introducing the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 2007. This legislation is based on a bill I first offered in 2005. It is focused on facilitating implementation of the Nunn-Lugar program and removing some of the…

today the Senate passes H.R. 5682, the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act. This agreement is the most important strategic diplomatic initiative undertaken by President Bush. By concluding this pact and…

I wish to make an important note regarding a provision in the conference agreement on H.R. 5682, the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006. The conferees on this legislation believe that one of…

I rise today to introduce S. Res. 627 commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the November 9, 2005, terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan and reaffirming the support of the United States for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as an important…

Having said that, Mr. President, let me state my opposition to the second amendment offered by the distinguished Senator from North Dakota. His amendment would, in fact, undo the entire effort we have achieved with India over the past…

the Senate has taken a historic step in approving the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act. This is critically important. Passage of the bill takes one more important step toward a vibrant and exciting relationship…

Yes, under our bill, the only requirement which is waived is that in section 123.a(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, for full-scope safeguards. India's 123 agreement would still have to meet the requirement of section 123.a(4), which…

Iran is a critical challenge to the United States, our diplomacy, our global security, but in this very difficult environment the United States must cultivate a strong multilateral response to Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons in support…

I must say that the amendment offered by the Senator from California is, in my judgment, a killer amendment. It goes far beyond the scope of the July 18 Joint Statement issued by President Bush and Prime Minister Singh. The amendment as…

I oppose his amendment. While the amendment would merely state that it is U.S. policy to continue to support implementation of the Security Council resolution that was passed in June 1998 in response to the nuclear weapons tests in South…

the full force of section 129 would apply to any Indian detonation of a nuclear explosive device, any termination or abrogation of IAEA safeguards by India, and material violation of IAEA safeguards by India, all would result under section…

the organization known as Religions for Peace constitutes a global network of interreligious councils and affiliated groups, harnessed to encourage cooperation among the world's religious communities to transform conflict, build peace and…

Joint Statement of Senators Lugar and Biden Today, on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Relations, we have requested that the Committee be discharged from further consideration of the Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of…