Joe Lieberman

I think we have to proceed carefully here to make sure that we do not create a whole new round of turf battles, inadequate congressional oversight, and unclear lines of authority.

I hope people are listening.

I think one of the most significant recommendations of the 9/11 Commission...was the creation of the National Counterterrorism Center.

That is a priority for you as you go forward.

Thanks, Mr. Nelson. Just a point of clarification.

The United States is in a very unfortunate situation.

An effective response to cyber threats will require coordination among law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private owners of critical infrastructure.

The Obama Administration has just completed a 60-day review of our cyber policy and structures.

America cyberspace is constantly under attack.

I appreciate hearing that.

I think that is a very good development, and I thank you for it and I hope you will push it forward.

Yes, it really is--so mind-blowing that I forgot my next question.

The cyber security threat is real, dangerous, and accelerating.

Our defenses to those attacks are inadequate.

The Federal Government clearly cannot do all this on our own.

Obviously, that is very important.

Yes, because most people do not know about you.

I think it is important to note the public-private collaboration that went into issuing that August 24 alert.

As stated in the October 2001 letter from the United States notifying the Security Council pursuant to Article 51 of the UN Charter: 'We may find that our self-defense requires further actions with respect to other organizations and other…

Whenever the United States uses force in self-defense, it must do so in a manner that is consistent with the principles of necessity and proportionality.

I believe that one consequence of this lack of consensus as to whether the resolutions provided the necessary support was that it hindered U.S. efforts to attract as broad political support for our military actions in Iraq as we would have…

He has a distinguished record of service in our government, having worked in both Democratic and Republican administrations.

I am honored to be before you to introduce Harold Hongju Koh of New Haven, CT.

I am proud to recommend that you recommend to the full Senate that we confirm the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh.

I very much hope that you will favorably report on the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh--a great American--to this important post.