Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"Of all the changes in American life since September 11, 2001, TSA is probably the most visible and, over the course of time, also one of the most effective."

"You would oversee, if confirmed, General Harding, an agency of 50,000 employees, approximately, with an $8 billion annual budget and, of course, a very important mission, which is to protect the safet..."

"I support collective bargaining rights for TSOs, although I understand any contract that was negotiated would have to put their security responsibilities first."

"We were reminded again just how crucial the purpose of the agency is and why getting a first rate administrator on the job soon is critical by the attempted Christmas Day bombing on Northwest Flight 2..."