Chris Dodd: “I wish to spend a couple of minutes describing to my colleagues what is in this bill that is before us dealing with…”

“I wish to spend a couple of minutes describing to my colleagues what is in this bill that is before us dealing with derivatives, and then I will express some concerns about the amendment of my good friend and colleague from North Dakota. Let me express my regret that Senator Dorgan was unable to get a straight up-or-down vote on his amendment. Even though I have concerns about it, I tried over the last 2 weeks to have everyone have their amendments raised so we could have a good, vibrant, full-throated debate on matters and let Members decide. I say to the Senator from North Dakota, I tried to see to it that everybody has the opportunity to be heard.”