‘It’s the mark of a leader that he thinks not only of his own moment in time, but of the future of his community and of his fellow man, here and around the world. I think it’s safe to say few senators embody that spirit as fully as Senator Lugar. And that’s not just my opinion. For his work to make the world a safer place, Senator Lugar has been justly nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Senator Lugar was first elected to the Senate in 1976, and has served for six terms. He’s beloved in his home state of Indiana and in bordering Kentucky too. There’s not only a lot of admiration but a lot of affection for this giant of the Senate just south of Hoosier territory. Senator Lugar has put his extraordinary talents at the service of this institution and his fellow countrymen, and I have no doubt he’ll be remembered as one of the best.’