Joe Lieberman: “I join with Senator Collins in thanking Senator Feinstein for her leadership over the long term on matters of national…”

“I join with Senator Collins in thanking Senator Feinstein for her leadership over the long term on matters of national intelligence, but also for a very thoughtful statement today and to express, again, not just gratitude but our real pleasure that she has made a judgment that the proposal we have made to Congress deserves her support as a cosponsor. That means a lot to Senator Collins and me, and I know it will to all the members of our committee. I also thank her for the suggestion she made in her statement about some areas of the bill she would like to work with us to strengthen. I know we would be delighted to do that. Finally, it may have been inadvertent, but I like the idea of the sweet smell of bipartisanship that may overwhelm this bill. Aroma is a better term.”