Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I will constantly monitor and assess the situation on the ground, and should I determine the situation has changed, I will so advise my chain of command through the proper channels."

"I see that as an important responsibility, sir."

"As Admiral Mullen said a while ago, our national debt has become a national security problem, and, therefore, we have to work together to cut it down."

"I think the cumulative effect is that you are really a very impressive group."