April, 27 2006
“Our nation stands for the principle of equal justice for all. Yet for far too long, many Americans have been denied equal justice – and many despicable criminals have not been held accountable,” said U.S. Senator Chris Dodd. “I’m hopeful this measure will help bring to justice people who perpetrated heinous crimes sometimes because of racial hatred. It cannot bring back and make whole those who suffered and died by a racist’s criminal hand. But it can at least reaffirm our nation’s commitment to seek the truth and make equal justice a reality.”

March 9, 2006
Senator Chris Dodd gave the opening remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Symposium on the Voting Rights Act. Senator Dodd called on Congress to work to ensure that every eligible voter’s ballot is cast and counted.

I’m so glad that I went to Coretta Scott King’s funeral. I admire, as most Americans do, the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, but I also really admire Coretta Scott King. It’s hard for people to remember this, but Dr. King died before he reached the age of 40, and for the last 38 years, Mrs. King has carried on the work of her husband. Her husband’s civil rights work lasted for about fifteen years, and his most important work occurred in the last few years of his life. Mrs. King sustained that work for almost four decades after her husband’s death, and did it with such grace, such style, and such dignity. That was the reason there was such an outpouring of people from across the United States, representing almost every walk of life, at the church service outside of Atlanta.

“I offer my deepest sympathies to the King family as the nation joins them in mourning the loss of this remarkable civil rights leader. Coretta Scott King stood proudly with her husband in his fight for civil rights for all Americans and courageously continued his legacy after his tragic death while also raising four children. Mrs. King lived to see many of her husband’s dreams become reality but there is still much more work to be done.

January 30, 2006
"It goes without saying that this museum is long overdue. Our nation for too long has ignored the importance of the history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. Thankfully, this selection signals that our nation is one step closer to making this museum a reality."

January 13, 2006
WASHINGTON -

Law Honors Rosa Parks With Statue in U.S. Capitol Passes
December 1, 2005
Washington - “This is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman. Rosa Parks was a true civil rights pioneer. Though she was humble by nature, she had a steely determination that led to the betterment of her fellow citizens. I am pleased that the signing of this measure coincided with the 50th anniversary of her heroic actions.”

November 16, 2005

Mrs. President: I thank my colleague from Montana.

Let me begin, Mr. President, by commending my colleague from Kentucky. I am pleased to be the lead sponsor with him on this resolution and he rightly points out that there are a number of colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have been very supportive of this effort. In fact, I think we might leave this open this evening so that others who wish to be cosponsors may do so before this evening is complete.