Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., gestures with his fist during a news conference at the state capitol in Hartford, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.  Lieberman is kicking off a farewell tour with words of thanks for the people of Connecticut and warnings about dysfunction in Washington. Lieberman is retiring at the end of the session on Jan. 3 after 24 years in the Senate. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Photo: Jessica Hill, Associated Press / FR125654 AP