Chris Dodd
“In 2008, nothing will be more important than leadership that can get results that make us stronger and more secure. That's the first responsibility of an American President. ”
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Washington DC, Washington, D.C. 20510 United States
Washington DC, DC 20091 United States
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Candidate Responses
Favors abortion rights
"I have always believed in a woman's right to choose. It is a decision that should be safe, legal, rare and - above all - between a woman and her doctor," Dodd said in a statement to NARAL Pro-Choice America
Dodd opposed the constitutional amendment, although he says he supports civil unions and not gay marriage.
In a 2007 interview when asked the difference between the two, Dodd said, "I don't think probably much in people's minds. If you're allowing that, all the protections you have there, you've covered it."
Supports same-sex civil unions
"With two young daughters of my own, I want to ensure that they grow up in a world that is free of discrimination. That is why I supported Civil Unions in my home state," Dodd said on his web site.
Opposes troop increase and would cap at about 130,000. Favors withdrawing U.S. troops now from worst parts of Baghdad. Voted for war spending bill that would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008.
"I accept the basic idea of better border security you need to be talking with (Mexico) to get cooperation, border security can't be on just one side of the fence," he said in an interview with the Des Moines Register.
