Christopher Dodd actually said...

"The United States Ambassador to the United Nations is, without question, one of the most important national security and diplomatic posts in the administration."

"Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. I'll be very, very brief."

"I believe that President-elect Obama has made an outstanding choice in Dr. Susan Rice."

"I commend the President for suggesting your nomination to us, and we all look forward to working with you."