Prepared Statement by Senator Richard Lugar Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing: Iran's Political and Nuclear Ambitions and U.S. Policy Options

May 17, 2006

Weapon Program: 

  • Nuclear

The Foreign Relations Committee meets today to examine the situation in Iran and options for U.S. policy. We will have a second hearing on this topic tomorrow. As the American people and policy makers debate our course in Iran, I am hopeful that this Committee can contribute by being a bipartisan forum for clarifying the diplomatic situation and evaluating policy options. Our intent is to inform our own policymaking role, as well as help stimulate constructive public debate.

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