DODD AT FIRST DEBATE
Proven Leadership And Bold Vision Set Dodd Apart From Field
ORANGEBURG -- Distinguishing himself from the rest of the field with bold ideas and a record of concrete accomplishments, Chris Dodd demonstrated Presidential leadership at tonight's debate. During the 90 minute debate, Dodd displayed the strength, conviction and bold vision voters are looking for in their next President.
"When the candidates stood next to each other, offered their records and pointed to the ideas they would bring to the White House, Chris Dodd came out on top," said Dodd Campaign Manager Sheryl Cohen. "Americans know that the times require bold ideas and proven leadership. It was clear tonight that Chris Dodd is the only candidate who offers both."
The distinction was clearest on the issue of Iraq. "I don't think the stakes have ever been higher for us as a country," said Senator Dodd. "We need bolder experienced leadership that will take us in a different direction than we're clearly headed." Dodd was the first candidate to support the Feingold-Reid legislation, which would force the President's hand by allowing funding for one year in which time combat troops could be safely redeployed, and bring and end to the Iraq war.
"There was one President standing on that stage tonight and it was Chris Dodd," said Dodd Campaign Co-Chairman, Rep. Xavier Becerra. "At a time when the stakes could not be greater for our country, Chris Dodd offers bold leadership and a proven ability to bring people together to get things done."
