Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I worry about it, both in terms of the Korean Peninsula, but, frankly, also its impact on other areas of the world."

"China's rapid and comprehensive transformation of its armed forces is affecting regional military balances and holds implications beyond the Asia Pacific region."

"We believe strongly that China needs to revisit the value of a continuum of military-to-military relationship and dialogue with the United States."

"I think it will be very important for the PRC to regard that level of influence and their responsibilities now as a very influential global partner."