Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"Previously, many of us on this committee urged you and others to give a lot of attention and respect with regard to decisions of action in Iraq to the commanders on the ground."

"I hope that we on the Senate side--I know in the House the number of military projects in the stimulus is small relative to the size of the package, and I hope we'll take another look at your list and..."

"I would see that as a significantly difficult issue for the region. It would create instability within the region."

"I understand that the Afghan police target has now been raised, but that the level--I particularly focus on the army--remains inadequate in terms of what I think most people believe the needs are goin..."