Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"At the end of the day it is not about protecting the system... it is about giving our children an equal opportunity."

"That is about the worst argument I have ever heard."

"I cannot state how deeply he feels this. He wanted to get it right in, and as far as I know, it may be the only piece of legislation he will put his name to this year."

"I have to tell you that I have never understood the Secretary's reasoning in that regard and it suggests to me a political decision and not one that is based on a fair valuation of the program."