Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"Providing Federal employees with domestic partner benefits will bring us a significant step closer to the principle of equality under the law."

"It is a good point, and it is certainly validated by the differing opinions among different age groups on questions of gay rights generally, including this one."

"Just as important, this bill shows that we recognize the value of every American family and are committed to the ideal of equal treatment under the law that our Founding Fathers envisioned."

"We believe it is the fair and right thing to do, and also because we believe it makes practical sense for the Federal Government as an employer."