Joseph Lieberman actually said...

There has been some discussion about different ways in which as we head toward July 2011 we can reassure both the Afghans, their enemies, an...

Mr. Chairman, if I might, just to follow up in terms of messages we might send to the Taliban.

The outcome of the war in Afghanistan was of vital national security interest to the United States.

For one who taught international relations for a period, that is a code word. That is a sign of commitment.