Joseph Lieberman actually said...

I believe that the Chinese and other people in that part of the world need to recognize that we do have U.S. national interests there.

I think the President has acted wisely in nominating both of you and I look forward to supporting your nominations.

This is another classic case of how you sometimes run the risk of taking your best friends for granted.

Do you agree, when asked, to give your personal views, even if those views differ from the administration in power?