Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"This is one of those topics and hearings that attracts not much public attention, but is actually greatly in the public interest."

"I think that they were not shooting for a high target."

"Unfortunately, most committees no longer fulfill that responsibility, which is just one more indication that the Senate no longer functions as our founders intended."

"I believe holding markups for important legislation is an important part of the legislative process in the Senate."