I share the anger, but, ultimately, to govern this country, it takes more than anger. It takes experience. It takes positions that reflect the best values of the American people. – Joe Lieberman
Some in my party threaten to send a message that they dont know a just war when they see it, and more broadly that theyre not prepared to use our military strength to protect our security and the cause of freedom. – Joe Lieberman
I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy. – Joe Lieberman
You know, I respect what Howard Dean has been able to do. Its good for our party. But Ive got to tell you this: If money alone decided presidential nominations, Phil Gramm would have been nominated in 96. – Joe Lieberman
But on second thought, after I decreed the state of emergency, I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out. – Eduard Shevardnadze