Joseph Lieberman actually said...

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

"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."

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

"Personally, I worry that these ideas are ill-advised, although I'm sure we all look forward to the time when there can be reconciliation."