Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"The biological threat is already out there. It is too late to get ahead of it, but we can still reduce our vulnerabilities and get ahead of its impact."

"We hope, as this hearing goes on, you will feel strongly enough about at least some of the recommendations we make here that you will become champions for them."

"I am very proud of the report."

"I want to thank you specifically for convening this hearing on our report less than a week after we issued it."