Chris Dodd for President

Senator Dodd's principled, vocal opposition to the Iraq supplemental bill, submitted by Congress to the President with no timetable for withdrawal and no limitations on Congressional purse-strings, has been a breath of fresh air for the country. Unfortunately not everyone voted with Senator Dodd yesterday and, in the end, Congress sent President Bush a supplemental spending bill that is merely a half-measure. Yesterday Senator Dodd delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate explaining in greater detail why he was voting against the Iraq supplemental. He closed his remarks with this line:

Let us bring this disastrous war to a responsible end. And after four years of failed policy, let our voice be loud and unmistakable: “This far, and no further.”

Since the Senator expressed his decision to oppose the vote -- and broadcast it online Wednesday afternoon through YouTube -- there have been countless Americans who have stood up and stated their thanks for Senator Dodd's conviction to do what it takes to bring the Iraq War to an end. I wanted to share with you some of the words people who are joining Senator Dodd in making their voice "loud and unmistakable."

“Thanks for trying to end the war. Please don't stop. Please do what you can to help the rest of the Democrats develop some courage. Please keep doing what you can to help bring our soldiers home." --Trevor, Brooklyn, NY “Thank you for your efforts to end the Iraq occupation.” – Linnea, Lincoln Park, MI “Thank you for remembering that the American people are against this war and they want the troops home. Thank you for your courage!” –Nancy, New York, NY “Stand tough, Chris. It looks like you're one of the only candidates to do so. You have my full support.” – David, Arlington, TX “Keep up the good work opposing the war.” – William, Killingworth, CT “Thank you for being one of the few Democrats in Congress to stand up to Bush on Iraq.” – Kenneth, Dallas, TX

Thanks to everyone who has sent along their support and their appreciation to Senator Dodd for his principled stand. Your support and your commitment to change is what makes me sure that we will be able to end this war. Chris Dodd stands with the American public on Iraq -- he's working to end a war that is endangering our troops and our national security. I'm very proud that I get to work for Senator Dodd, but I want to use my public platform to thank him for his strong stance on Iraq. You are providing us with what our country dearly needs: leadership to end the war. Not in 2008. Not in 2009. Now. Thank you for having the courage of your convictions to stand up front and fight for a change in course. Keep it up!