Joseph Lieberman actually said...

But as a very practical matter, if we pass this commission today or within the near term, we would be sending a message, an unequivocal message to the world that America is going to stand up to our problem and we are going to do something about it.

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Lieberman emphasizes the importance of passing the commission to show commitment to addressing economic issues.

12/16/2009

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