Dick Lugar

The development of a definable opposition that speaks for most Syrians would improve chances that the damage to the Syrian people and risks to regional stability could be contained.

Both this measure and other sanctions, including our own, against Syria have caused what seems to be, in normal terms, an economic depression in the country.

Events in Syria will impact United States national security and the interests of our close ally Israel.

There is, I think, general fear that their fate is likely to be very, very grim.

The absence of Russia and China from the meeting was an abrogation of their responsibilities in my judgment as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Under the constitution, any decision placing us as a party to armed conflict in Syria rests with the Congress.

I welcomed the meeting in Tunis last week of the Friends of the Syrian People that brought together 60 nations and international organizations.

Senators Ben Cardin and Richard Lugar inserted into the Dodd-Frank regulatory reform bill a requirement that US-listed oil, gas and mining companies report publicly their payments to host governments.

I think we have to assume we are moving toward a more normalized relationship with Iraq.

Free, fair, and competitive elections are one extremely visible reflection of that commitment.

Mr. Chairman, I join you in welcoming Secretary Clinton to the Foreign Relations Committee once again.

We do want there to be secure, democratic governance and progress in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

We are closely monitoring the events in Senegal, in coordination with our colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar.

Since your visit last year, the American economy remains under great stress.

The United States national debt has risen above $15 trillion, posing extreme economic risk for our country.

It is an ardent theme of those who are fighting climate change who feel that fossil fuels create CO2.

MCC looks forward to seeing all sectors of Senegalese society reject violence in favor of a full and active democratic process.

MCC takes seriously its partner countries' commitment to accountable, democratic governance.

The usual answer is because it crosses an international boundary between Canada and the United States.

I rise today to recognize the Indiana University Crimson All-Girl Cheerleading Team in honor of their being named the 2012 Division I UCA College National Champions. This national distinction has brought well-deserved attention and…

The growing and deepening alliance between the mullahs of Iran and the America-bashing leader of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, poses a serious threat to U.S. national interests.

Iran continues to be a direct threat to U.S. national security, the security of our close ally, Israel, and other U.S. interests.

The administration's neglect of the dangers in the Iran-Venezuela bonds assumes greater importance against the backdrop of the rising tensions in the Middle East.

Countries that support Teheran, such as Venezuela, could be tempted to serve as proxies for Iran around the world and in coordination with Iran openly challenge the United States.

As Iran accelerates its drive toward building a nuclear weapon in the face of growing U.S.-led sanctions, the probabilities grow of a major conflict in the region.