Strengthening our Military

10/12/06: Dodd Calls for Greater Support of U.S. Army in Letter to Secretary Rumsfeld

October 12, 2006

Washington, D.C. – In response to reports of plans to retain current troop-levels in Iraq at approximately 140,000 over the next four years, Senator Chris Dodd today voiced his concerns about troop preparedness, the size of the active Army force, and vehicle and equipment needs.  He believes that to maintain U.S. forces in Iraq at current levels is undermining U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq and to adequately prepare to defend U.S. national security interests elsewhere.  In a letter to Secretary Rumsfeld, Dodd calls on the Administration to fully fund the repair and replacement of combat gear damaged and lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to relieve strains on individual soldiers by expanding the overall size of the United States Army.
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( published in: Foreign Affairs & Human Rights | Iraq | Media Center | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military )

9/29/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry

September 29, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Conference Report, which has already been approved by the House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by the President.  Due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill supports Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the critical areas of submarine research and technology.  In addition to boosting Connecticut’s economy, the funding will help ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the resources they need to perform their missions.  
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( published in: Media Center | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military )

9/28/06: Dodd Army Readiness Amendment Approved by House-Senate Defense Panel

September 28, 2006

Washington- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today announced that his amendment, which was co-sponsored by Senators Dan Inouye (D-HI) and Jack Reed (D-RI), to the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, addressing potential shortfalls in critical combat gear that challenge U.S. military readiness, was retained during the conferences between the Senate and the House Appropriations Committees. The 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill conference report is expected to be voted on by the Senate by the end of the week; the House of Representatives passed the conference report yesterday.
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( published in: Media Center | National Security | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism )

9/19/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Administration's Announcement of Troop Levels in Iraq

September 19, 2006

“This is an extremely sobering assessment of the situation on the ground in Iraq.  I wonder what, if anything, the Bush Administration is demanding of Iraqi officials in return for such a sizable continued presence of US forces in Iraq.  Because after more than three years of occupation, it is crystal clear that military force alone will not bring peace and stability to Iraq.  The American people have a right to know the game plan and timetable for Iraq’s political leaders taking full responsibility for governing Iraq.  Announcing the continued presence of US troops at current force levels is neither.”
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( published in: Media Center | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military )

9/14/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Military Commissions Legislation

September 14, 2006

“I cannot remember another issue before the Congress when such distinguished individuals weighed-in so strongly in opposition to what the Bush administration is trying to strong arm the Congress to pass.

“Five distinguished retired military officers including retired Generals John Vessey and Colin Powell, and 9 distinguished retired United States Federal Judges including some of the most experienced and competent individuals to sit on the bench, have publicly raised serious questions about two controversial provisions included in administration-sponsored legislation to establish military commissions: redefining U.S. obligations under Common Article 3 of the Geneva Convention; and striping the federal courts of jurisdiction to test the lawfulness of Executive Detention at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and elsewhere outside of the United States.
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( published in: Foreign Affairs & Human Rights | Helping Americans Abroad | Media Center | National Security | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism )

9/14/06: Dodd Urges Appropriations Panel to Uphold Provision Vital to Army's Readiness

September 14, 2006

Washington- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today wrote to the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee chairman and ranking member urging them to retain the Dodd-Inouye-Reed Amendment in the 2007 Defense Appropriations bill, as conferences begin between the Senate and the House of Representatives to align the two versions of the bill.

The Dodd-Inouye-Reed Amendment addresses potential shortfalls in critical combat gear that challenge U.S. military readiness identified by military commanders. Sen. Dodd’s amendment, which was included as part of the 2007 Defense Appropriations bill and approved by the Senate 98-0 last week, would make available $6.7 billion to the military to close the funding gap in the President’s proposed defense budget originally disclosed by Army Chief of Staff Peter Schoomaker.  Prior to passage of the Dodd Amendment, the Senate bill only partially addressed the needed funding level sought by General Schoomaker.
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( published in: Homeland Security | Media Center | National Security | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military )

9/11/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

September 11, 2006

“America will never forget the treacherous and heinous attacks of September 11, 2001. We will never forget the blood that was shed. We will never forget the lives lost. And we will never forget the unfathomable pain inflicted on families forever changed by a loss of a family member or loved one.

“But we will also never forget how our nation responded on that fateful day. There was incredible courage, patriotism, charity and resilience exhibited by every first responder, law enforcement officer, and every citizen across this great nation. The true greatness of our nation’s character and spirit was on display on that day and thereafter.
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( published in: Homeland Security | Law Enforcement | Media Center | National Security | Port Security | Statements | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism | Transportation Security )

9/07/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry

September 7, 2006


 
WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the areas of submarine research and technology. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.
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( published in: Homeland Security | Manufacturing | Media Center | Port Security | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism )

9/07/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry

September 7, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the areas of submarine research and technology. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.
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( published in: Business | Manufacturing | National Security | Strengthening our Military | Technology )

8/24/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on One-Year Anniversary of BRAC Decision Saving New London Sub Base

August 24, 2006

“The defeat of the Administration’s proposal to shut down the New London Sub Base was not only significant for Connecticut, it was critically important to our national security.  

“As the Commission came to understand, the Sub Base is part of an intricately developed network of military, industrial, and research facilities, including General Dynamics-Electric Boat, which, once dismantled, could never be fully re-constituted. 
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( published in: Economic Security for Individuals and Working Families | Homeland Security | Media Center | National Security | New London County | Port Security | Press Releases | Southeast Connecticut | Strengthening our Military | Veterans )

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