Dick Lugar

Everyone ought to carefully evaluate the Spanish election. We ought not to jump to conclusions.

during this past recess of the Senate, my wife, Charlene, and I received the joyous news that Preston Charles Lugar, the newborn son and first child of our son, John Hoereth Lugar and his wife, Kelly Smith Lugar, had been born on February…

I rise to share with the Senate the efforts of Corporal Thomas Roberts and Patrolman Bryan Verkler, of the Mishawaka Police Department, Mishawaka, IN, who gave their lives in the line of duty on December 13, 2003. Corporal Roberts was a…

I rise to introduce the Sanctions Policy Reform Act. The fundamental purpose of my bill is to promote good governance through thoughtful deliberation on those proposals involving unilateral economic sanctions directed against other…

I believe this debate is about the thought that we ought to have a vote up or down on each nominee. That is very important to the Senate, to our country, for fairness to the nominees and to the strength of the judiciary. It has been my…

I come to this amendment from an experience serving on the Agriculture Committee throughout the 27 years of my service in the Senate and 6 years as chairman of the committee. The Agriculture Committee spent a great deal of productive time…

today I rise to commend to Senators the Report of the National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations issued today by the United States-Indonesia Society. This report is the culmination of more than one year of work by the Commission…

it is my sad duty today to inform the Senate that our distinguished Governor of Indiana, Frank O'Bannon, has been incapacitated by what his doctors describe as a massive stroke. Governor O'Bannon is currently at Northwestern Memorial…

Recent developments in Iraq have given Americans cause for renewed confidence in our efforts there, as our soldiers systematically track down, capture, or eliminate the remaining fugitives on the most-wanted list. The cowardly hit-and-run…

I support Senator Voinovich's efforts to promote normal trade relations with Serbia and Montenegro. Serbia and Montenegro is one of only a handful of countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States, and the lack of…

I rise to update the Senate on where we stand on the State Department authorization bill. We were successful in working through many issues yesterday. In fact, we came to a conclusion on three of the most difficult issues that we expected…

Absolutely. It is vital that once this program gets underway, it proceed with adequate funding to continue its outreach and education efforts. This funding will allow for program growth by expanding participation to other priority…

Although that means perhaps our debate has been more extended on the authorization bills, this is a good time for Senators who are focusing on foreign affairs to speak and to enlighten their colleagues and the public in this important…

I oppose the Reid amendment. I ask Members to vote no. I do so mindful of the fact that Mexico is our friend and that we are going to have $67.5 million of foreign assistance in the budget as we now have it that may be of assistance to our…

it is clear, especially in the aftermath of the war in Iraq, that we have to redouble our efforts to improve perceptions about America in the Islamic world. Addressing this urgent priority should be high on the State Department's public…

In response to the Senator, my preference would be that we would not have a rollcall vote; that it could proceed by voice vote. I say this advisedly, but I presume many Members on both sides will generally agree with this. This is very…

could I inquire of the Senator if he would be prepared to modify his amendment in two ways? In the-sense-of- Congress section, the second sentence, ``the President should request formally and expeditiously,'' would the Senator use the word…

I will make just a brief statement of support for the amendment of the Senator from Kansas. He is a dedicated member of our committee, has traveled to Korea as he mentioned in his statement, as well as other parts of Asia that are relevant…

Today the Senate will be considering S. 925, the State Department authorization bill. During the last 4 months, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has been working hard on issues related to the funding and operations of the State…

Mr. President, when the Mexico City policy, which is our discussion today, was restored by President Bush in 2001 when he came into office, he stated once again the conviction that the U.S. taxpayer funds should not be used to pay for…

2 months ago when President Bush declared an end to combat operations in Iraq, I rose to pay tribute to the seven service members with Indiana roots who sacrificed their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I observed that while these seven…

The Health Promotion FIRST Act will shortly be introduced, by Senators Richard Lugar and Jeff Bingaman.

today I rise to affirm the call from Secretary of State Powell that military leaders in Burma release Aung San Suu Kyi from continued ``protective custody.'' The reimposition of custody of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the denial of requests by…

let me clarify that if $2 billion is spent in the first year for bilateral HIV programs and if 20 percent is for prevention, only $132 million will be involved in the abstinence programs. I simply say, it is a fairly small amount. When the…

just as a matter of common sense, the U.S. Government will attempt to purchase pharmaceutical products of the highest quality at the best price. But I would just simply urge my colleagues to consider the fact that mandating this, while it…