Christopher Dodd actually said...

"This really ought not to be an ideological debate. It's a ludicrous commentary on our times that we're unable to come to some decent conclusions."

"The state of our children is not simply a failure of government or of schools; it is a failure of all of us."

"they may be the first generation of Americans that does less well than their parents."

"Senator Alexander spoke to that. And he, as well, can claim some credit for the success we've achieved."