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Christopher Dodd is a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut, serving from 1981 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Dodd was known for his work on issues such as health care, education, and financial regulation. He played a significant role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which aimed to prevent the kind of financial crisis that occurred in 2008. Dodd also served as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, where he was influential in shaping policies related to housing and banking.
What we are saying is, for the very first 2 years--that is all, just the first 2 years-- give seniors the flexibility so they do not have to sign up for a plan immediately. You get a couple years within that timeframe to make your choice…
If I may just conclude, I thank again the Senator from Vermont for his comments. He has outlined this very well. It must truly be a no fault system. It must be truly no fault so both industry as well as victims have certainty. Medical…
The purpose I have outlined in the amendment says what it is for. Some may want to interpret it otherwise, but this is a vote on whether we value higher education enough to ensure that all Americans have access to it.
I want to know why this could not be adopted as part of this passage. We have an amendment here right now to do it. This is the time to do it. We all care about this and have people in every State adversely affected. Why wait another…
We have 20 hours for debate on a reconciliation bill, which may be the most significant debate we are going to have in this Congress. Twenty hours--that is all we get to talk about the importance of what we are about to do. I am deeply…
This tax cut is way too excessive, in my view, and will benefit a small percentage of income earners, creating deficits from which we will spend years recovering as it squeezes our ability to provide help to working families and for…
I had one guy one time--the last one was about 15 years ago, and some guy showed up dressed as Abraham Lincoln.
Well, good. That is very helpful. I live, by the way--you mentioned Nathan Hale. I live in the town of East Haddam, CT, where he taught.
I want to begin by commending you, Mr. Chairman, on your--and I am proud to be a cosponsor--first bill.
If it does nothing else it will to get us talking about history and civics education around here.
I get teased a little bit by my staff. I walk around every single day of my life with a copy of the Constitution in my pocket.
I am concerned about this budget process coming right on the eve, if you will, of significant, major conflict, and the fact we are debating the budget needs and priorities of our Nation and excluding from this debate the cost of this…
Before you put words in my mouth, my concern has been that the administration has not been terribly supportive of the inspections process. Numerous Administration officials have been very dismissive of the inspections effort. My colleague…
Of course, there is ample evidence that they have been. I do not blame Mr. Estrada for this, by the way. These are not his documents. These documents are the documents of the Solicitor General's Office, and therefore the allegation that…
It would be a unique and historic tragedy if we were the first generation to not fulfill its obligations to the coming generation. I said the Homestead Act. It was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 that was an example of a country in crisis…
As we begin this debate in this Congress, this is one area on which we ought to find common ground. We will have our differences on other issues but every one of our States, Governors, mayors, and families with children with disabilities…
I join my colleagues, and all Americans, in mourning the very tragic and sudden loss of our dear friend and colleague, Senator Paul Wellstone, who will be forever remembered as a friend and patriot and true public servant, who fought each…
It is appropriate and proper to suggest to those who are interested in the subject matter that we are on the brink of a very good and strong agreement dealing with terrorism insurance. Obviously, it is not finished until the conferees of…
I mentioned yesterday the juxtaposition of the events that unfolded on November 7, 2000, and the events as they are unfolding today on October 16, 2002. When you consider the scenes that dominated the news media for days and days after the…
Let me state for the record, that as the principal Senate author of this conference report, it has consistently been my goal and position that this legislation be uniform and nondiscriminatory in both intent and result without regard to…
The conferees intended that the new Election Administration Commission consider all options for election day, including the Senator's interesting proposal to move elections to the weekend. There was also no intent to limit the Election…
I wanted to bring my colleagues the good news that we were able to come to agreement on this election reform bill before this Congress, the 107th Congress, became a record of history.
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