Joe Lieberman: “First, pride that we have put together a bipartisan resolution here with original cosponsors: Senator Nickles, Senator…”

“First, pride that we have put together a bipartisan resolution here with original cosponsors: Senator Nickles, Senator Dodd, Senator Biden, Senator Helms, myself, and Senator Levin. This speaks volumes about the facts that we have learned. We have learned most recently from the lessons of Bosnian history--the concern, the inaction, the failure to be willing to use force early--that you wonder about whether the application of even diplomatic strength that was clear and resolute would draw a reaction, and, as a result in part, a lot of people suffered, a lot of people died, a lot of bloodshed occurred, and a wider war in Europe was threatened. When we finally acted--NATO acted--particularly through the air in 1995, the Serbians, who were portrayed as a monster, as an army difficult to contend with in response to the application of force by NATO from the air in 1995, basically found their way to Dayton, and the peace process began. That has led to a much better state. We have learned. We are acting quickly here.”