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Don't ask me to write a check for you when you think your job is at risk and then don't pay any attention to me when my job is at stake.

Christopher Dodd

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Christopher Dodd
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: May 27
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Over my 24 years in the Senate, Jim, I've never voted against anyone because of their substantive views.
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