Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"I think it would be a perfect focus at the outset to take some of the contracts issued pursuant to the stimulus."

"They know they need it. But they are worried about whether we are going to spend it effectively."

"We share the burden of living up to the expectations of the American people and delivering the transparency and accountability and performance that we promised."

"I presume, if I can draw you out on that, that would have meant significant layoffs of teachers and other school personnel."