Christopher Dodd actually said...

"The idea that the United States cannot send people abroad to serve our interests, and can become familiar with a language, has just got to stop."

"halting this program would, in my view, be the height of irresponsibility."

"The choice of Dr. Rice for this elevated position is further evidence of the Obama's administration commitment to a renewed diplomatic and multilateral presence on the world stage."

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