Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I do not like because it suggests we have not been in the Asia-Pacific and we are going to turn our back presumably on the Middle East where we have been."

"We as a Nation, we as a military, we conform to the basic premises that are inside the Law of the Sea today."

"We cannot turn our back on either."

"I think the President has acted wisely in nominating both of you and I look forward to supporting your nominations."