Joseph Lieberman actually said...

Thanks very much, Senator Collins, for that very thoughtful statement.

Thanks for your service to the country up until now, and if you are confirmed, obviously, we look forward to working with you as you develop...

Thank you very much. That was an excellent opening statement. Obviously, you know about this area and have thought some about it.

The intent of our rules of engagement is always to protect our forces, to never take away from our forces the ability to protect themselves.