Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"To me this is a shocking and unacceptable number because Federal full-time employees generally actually cost less than contract employees."

"I appreciate that, and I appreciate your answer. I think we've learned as we've gone to Pakistan a lot and talked to our people there, that this is a mixed picture with the ISI, and that's saying some..."

"I think Marjah is an opening salvo. It is a first step. It is designed to begin to create that shift in momentum."

"I remember when President Obama announced his decision to surge our forces, which I appreciated greatly."