Christopher Dodd actually said...

"I don't know of another issue that any of us either have dealt with or will deal with that will have an impact on every one of our citizens in this country."

"It's a long time coming and no one, more than I do, wishes that Senator Kennedy was sitting in this chair and banging down that gavel."

"Some of the programs proposed in this bill may have value, but this is the wrong bill and the wrong process."

"Congress must also make sure affordable coverage is available and to subsidize those who cannot afford it."