Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"But as a very practical matter, if we pass this commission today or within the near term, we would be sending a message, an unequivocal message to the world that America is going to stand up to our pr..."

"We are irresponsible. We like to spend money and we do not like to raise taxes."

"If there is anything I am certain of, I am certain that the regular order is not going to take on this burgeoning debt."

"It is very significant. I am not suggesting that we increase illegal immigration as a way to deal with the debt, but it does have those positive economic implications."