Christopher Dodd actually said...

"Few Senators in the history of this body can claim such a record of accomplishment."

"We need to make sure that they are ready for school; and in those early years, we need to make sure that every school is ready and expects every child to learn."

"Well, I was going to say, I am going to turn to Tim Johnson, then Senator Tester, and I am going to forgo any questions I have."

"The Committee will come to order. Let me first of all thank my colleagues and our witnesses for their patience and indulgence."