Christopher J. Dodd
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Christopher J. Dodd is a former United States Senator from Connecticut, serving from 1981 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Dodd was known for his work on a variety of issues, including healthcare, education, and financial regulation. He played a significant role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis. Throughout his career, Dodd was recognized for his bipartisan efforts and commitment to public service.
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October 16, 2008
As Franklin Roosevelt said so eloquently more than 80 years ago, it is fear, and that fearing fear is what has, I think, had an awful lot to do with the lack of confidence in our country, and we need to get our…
— Christopher J. Dodd
Oct 16, 2008
I think Senator Akaka did it as well. Sheila Bair... has just done a remarkable job.
Oct 16, 2008
We do not need ideology, and we do not need politics. We need clear-headed thinking.
Oct 16, 2008
I actually think the idea of actually buying these, as suggested, is not as attractive as the insurance idea.
Oct 16, 2008
Congress should pass the Homeownership Preservation and Protection Act--two things to mention there--that Senator Dodd sponsored and many Members of the Committee co-sponsored.
Oct 16, 2008
I hope that we will get in the next administration regulators who understand what their duty and obligation is.
Oct 16, 2008
I find it ironic that we can keep a CEO in their office, but we cannot keep a family in their home.
Oct 16, 2008
Senator Mel Martinez, of Florida, a Republican member of this Committee, and Dianne Feinstein, the Senator from California, were the two who really argued very strongly.
Oct 16, 2008
I hope that you will consider at the appropriate time making sure that we have some oversight of what's going on in that rescue plan.
Jun 9, 2005
We need to, as a country, both parties, all of our leaders need to work together to try to reverse this image.
Jun 9, 2005
As fewer and fewer people visit our great country, I think our economy is going to be hurt by that.