Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"There will be a powerful motivation in some of the larger Arab countries to develop their own nuclear capability."

"Most of the Arab governments are deeply suspicious of the Ahmadinejad government in Iran."

"It would be unwise to tie the President's hands in legislation when it is impossible to know how the situation will develop in the coming months."

"It is especially important, and I know the Secretary feels this, that we fill this position right away."