Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I appreciate your answer. Look, I agree that the transfer of OPCON is the right thing to do."

"Many of us here have been concerned that the Russians might try to bring into the treaty some limitations on our freedom of action with regard to defensive systems."

"We have to both maintain the peacefulness of the relationship, but a clarity and an honesty in our relations with the Chinese."

"Military-to-military discussions with Russia, as well as China, are important."