Christopher Dodd said...

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

You've got to have a resettlement policy that says, if you're in a particular category, this is what the future holds.

I appreciate my colleague's kind comments about my imminent departure after 30 years on this committee and in the Senate...

He has served with distinction as chairman or ranking member of this key subcommittee for more than 20 years.