Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"The U.S.-Japan negotiated agreements were a comprehensive set of realignment initiatives to meet the strategic needs for both allies."

"My personal feeling is acting now is premature."

"The question in Secretary Gates' mind is not whether to repeal, but essentially when and how."

"the importance of getting the design done properly and thoroughly and thoughtfully is absolutely key to ensuring that that very survivable leg of the triad remains almost to the end of the century."