Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I was surprised by that, because I think the overall goal is, what you've said and we all agree with, that we wanted to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear stockpile."

"The NPR stipulates that, in considering life-extension programs, that the full range will be considered and studied, from refurbishment, to reuse, to replacement."

"Senator Collins and I are quite serious about this review, and we are not intent on legislating unless there is a reason to legislate."

"I want to welcome our witnesses here today, each of whom has a critical role to play in helping ensure that this type of failure does not happen again."