Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I understand the pressure on the local fire departments in terms of personnel, but it is also great in terms of equipment running out because the budgets of all the fire departments are so personnel i..."

"Well, obviously we wish you well as you try to do all the things that the law and we ask you to do."

"I would feel it would be my obligation to refer the matter to the Department of Justice."

"OIRA is one of those government agencies that has a very low public profile but exerts great influence over the workings of our government and the daily lives of most Americans."