Press Releases

10/20/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce $5 Million in Grants for CT Classrooms

October 20, 2006

WASHINGTON – New Britain and New Haven will receive $5 million in federal funds to boost education and child development for low-income children, Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today.  The New Britain Human Resources Agency and the New Haven Public Schools have been awarded the funds through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Head Start program.

10/18/06: Senator Dodd Statement on Administration's Policy on Weapons in Space

October 18, 2006

“All of us want to ensure that we have a strong military and that our national interests are protected.   But I’m deeply concerned that once again the Bush Administration is taking a ‘my way or the highway’ approach in the area of space that serves only to alienate our allies, isolate us internationally, and in the end put us at greater risk.  Each and every time the Bush Administration has approached issues related to our national security and foreign policy in a unilateral fashion, America's interests have been ill served.  No where is a multilateral approach more critical than in questions of how the world intends to utilize space for the good of all mankind.  As we deal with the threats to peace and security from the proliferation of landbased weapons, surely we need to think long and hard before creating potential space based proliferation threats.  Once again the Bush Administration’s unilateralism could put our nation at risk.”

10/17/06: Senator Dodd Blasts Bush as he Signs Military Tribunal Legislation Bill

October 17, 2006

Washington – Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), an outspoken opponent of the military tribunal legislation which passed the Senate last month and was signed into law today by President George W. Bush, today said the legislation, which would strip detainees of their habeus corpus rights and is considered by many to be unconstitutional, will put U.S. servicemen and women in greater danger around the world and contributes to the erosion of the nation’s moral authority and international credibility. General Colin Powell, who wrote a letter to Congress voicing his opposition, also raised concerns about troop safety and well-being as a result of this legislation.

10/17/06: Senator Dodd Speaks to the Council on Foreign Relations

October 17, 2006

Senator Dodd addressed the Council on Foreign Relations yesterday in New York City. His speech touched on America's moral authority in the 21st century and the important lessons to be learned from the post-WWII Nuremberg war crimes trials.  The full text of the Senator's speech follows:

Remarks By
Senator Christopher J. Dodd

10/17/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Keep Connecticut Moving Summit

October 17, 2006

“Keep Connecticut Moving and other conversations like these provide vital direction to the future development of Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure, as well as the state’s economy and quality of life. I remain committed to supporting transportation networks that achieve a safe and efficient balance between various modes of transportation.  This balance is critical to reducing road congestion, improving transit service, and reducing transportation costs – three challenges that many parts of our country and particularly Connecticut face. Along with my colleagues in the delegation, I stand ready to work to ensure that Connecticut’s entire transportation network – its highways, railways, transitways, airports, and seaports – receive adequate support from Congress. This support is essential so that not only does it meet expected rises in inflation and maintenance costs, but it also allows for vital new initiatives that make Connecticut’s transportation network sounder, safer, and more efficient.”

10/13/06: Senator Dodd Addresses Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council

October 13, 2006

Last night, Senator Dodd addressed the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council in Providence, RI.  Senator Dodd was the keynote speaker for RIPEC's 63rd Annual Meeting.  Below is the full text of his prepared remarks.


Remarks of Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council

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.

10/12/06: Senator Dodd at Providence College: "Understanding the Stakes: The Way Forward in Iraq"

October 12, 2006

Senator Dodd today delivered remarks entitled, "Understanding the Stakes: The Way Forward in Iraq" at Providence College, in Providence, Rhode Island. Both he and his father, Senator Thomas Dodd, are alumni of Providence College.

“Understanding the Stakes: The Way Forward in Iraq”

10/12/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Coltsville Historic Distinction Decision

October 12, 2006

"I couldn’t disagree more with this decision.  This proposal offered a “win-win” for Connecticut and its people as its aim is to preserve both our nation’s history and create needed jobs.  It goes without saying that this application should have been – and needs to be -- approved.  Coltsville’s rich history and important national contributions should make it the ideal candidate for this distinction.  Clearly, this decision needs to be immediately reviewed and reconsidered.”

10/12/06: Dodd Resolution Celebrates National Afterschool Initiatives on October 12, 2006

October 12, 2006

Washington – Today, October 12, 2006 is National Lights-On Afterschool Day in celebration of afterschool activities which help keep kids active and engaged. The day-long, annual celebration, designed to promote the critical importance of these initiatives in the lives of America’s children, families, and communities, was commemorated by a resolution authored by U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), co-founder of the Senate’s Afterschool Caucus.

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