TPM Reader CM flags a couple of unequivocal statements on health care by Joe Lieberman during his 2006 campaign against Ned Lamont. They’re pretty interesting in light of Joe’s low profile on this issue of late — well, until he announced his opposition to a public option yesterday:

July 6, 2006 primary debate:

And what I’m saying to the people of Connecticut, I can do more for you and your families to get something done to make health care affordable, to get universal health insurance, to make America energy independent, to save your jobs and create new ones. That’s what the Democratic Party is all about.

Sept. 21, 2006, during the general election campaign: