I have supported nominees for cabinet-level positions in the Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II administrations with people who I have tremendous disagreements with on substantive matters, and I've always supported them.
Christopher DoddSecrecy can spring from the best motives; but as it grows it begins to exist only for itself, only for its own sake, only to cover its own abuses.
Christopher DoddOver my 24 years in the Senate, Jim, I've never voted against anyone because of their substantive views.
Christopher Dodd