I knew Tom Dodd. I served with Tom Dodd. He reminded me of a Roman Senator. God bless him. It has been quite some time since Senators talked about the case for censure against Senator Tom Dodd. These remarks on the floor today bring back to mind those difficult days. I have grown quite close to Tom Dodd's son, Senator Chris Dodd. We have sat next to each other in the Senate for ten years. He is a fine Senator and a fine man.
Reflecting on the legacy of Senator Tom Dodd and his son, Senator Chris Dodd.
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