Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"The President was presented recommendations by the Commander of ISAF, forwarded by the CENTCOM Commander."

"I will constantly monitor and assess the situation on the ground, and should I determine the situation has changed, I will so advise my chain of command through the proper channels."

"As Admiral Mullen said a while ago, our national debt has become a national security problem, and, therefore, we have to work together to cut it down."

"I think the cumulative effect is that you are really a very impressive group."