Dodd served both in the House and the Senate. he was to remain an outspoken critic of Communist aggression and an advocate of American strength in foreign affairs. Although he was greatly interested in the American position abroad. Mr. Dodd showed equal concern for domestic matters. He consistently supported civil rights and welfare legislation. including housing for the poor. medicare. unemployment compensation. increased social security benefits. and relaxation of immigration laws. He was particularly noted for his sponsorship of gun control legislation. and his efforts were a decided factor in obtaining the present law in that field. For years. he also sponsored drug control legislation. and he was the principal Senate sponsor of the DrugAbuse Prevention Act which went into effect this last year.
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