Sen. Dodd gave great speech. Loved his daughters' hand on his back and head on shoulder at the end.

[flpoljunkie]

Let us hope he will give us a very strong banking reform bill before he goes! That would be a tremendous legacy.

[calico1]

1. I am glad that he didn't say he was leaving to

spend more time with his family. In fact, he said it was pathetic when people say that.

[wisteria]

2. I thought it was a good one too.

And, I think his comment that no one is irreplaceable was meant for some other Dem's who might need to consider stepping down also.

[Pirate Smile]

3. It was a great and very honest. His daughter's and his interaction was sweet.

:)

[MBS]

4. Yes, I felt that honesty, too

He seemed to have made the decision both with a clear head, and from his heart.
I also loved seeing the sweetness and warmth between him and his daughters.