Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"the answers to both of these questions are unacceptable and costly for taxpayers, and that has to stop."

"But let us hope that this time it really will make a difference and that 30 years from now this Committee is not again holding yet another hearing examining why Federal agencies do not act more aggres..."

"Taxpayers deserve to know that Federal contracts and grants are awarded not to those who have acted dishonestly, irresponsibly, or incompetently."

"I agree with Senator Collins. We are going to take a look at whether additional legislation is necessary..."