Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"we have to, when we start talking about this, acknowledge that there have been thousands of wells dug, and the safety record overall is an impressive one."

"this is now the worst catastrophe of its kind that we have ever faced."

"long after it is stopped, the people, the communities, the State and local governments of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida will still be dealing with its consequences."

"I believe the Administration is correct in calling for a halt to the approval of further drilling in deep waters."