This footage is from the “Democratic National Candidates Forum” organized by the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition that took place on June 22, 2003 at
the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago, IL.

Here’s the
original question that was presented to the candidates (courtesy of Jesse Jackson).

Joseph Lieberman On Media Ownership (Small – 4 MB)

“This FCC decision will have a disproportionately adverse effect on minority-owned broadcasting stations. It will diminish competition and Freedom of Speech in America. We gotta turn it around.” — Joseph Lieberman.

Q: I take Senator Lieberman then, that you would tell media companies, “Be on notice. These rules
could be temporary. Buy at your own risk.”

Lieberman: Absolutely. They will be temporary and in fact there is a Bill working it’s way
through congress right now that would overturn that FCC decision. If it doesn’t pass or if George
W. won’t sign it, as President, I will do whatever I can to overturn this FCC decision…

Let me say finally, this FCC decision will have a disproportionately adverse effect on
minority-owned broadcasting stations. It will diminish competition and Freedom of Speech in
America. We gotta turn it around.