Christopher Dodd actually said...

"We have authored some legislation over the years to try and provide leave from work for parents."

"When we talk about a more compassionate America, nowhere is that more evident than in our caregiving leave policies. No one should have to choose between work and family."

"In fact, my staff reminded me that in the Affordable Health Care bill--and Bob Casey was involved in this as well, The National Quality Strategy--we fought very, very hard that children be a part of t..."

"We must all do better. And that's why we must continue to work together in a bipartisan way to reauthorize and improve ESEA as soon as possible."