Christopher Dodd said...

I'm deeply grateful to John for conceding the gavel to me here to allow me to chair this hearing.

I believe it's time for us to rethink what it is that we want from the hemisphere.

You've always understood that advancing justice for the peoples of the Americas puts the United States on the right side...

It is my hope that others in the U.S. Senate will rise to the occasion upon your departure and help focus U.S. attention...