Chris Coons actually said...

"If confirmed, you will have critical influence over whether we stand up for democracy and human rights at a time when China's authoritarian model is posing an increasing challenge to our principles."

"It is my hope the President's budget request will increase funding to what has been a stagnant foreign affairs budget."

"I think this is something that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, which is that the American people deserve to hear from us why we are doing what we are doing and why it matters to them."

"Do you agree diplomats in Washington, leaders in the administration, have to do a better job of explaining foreign policy not just abroad but here at home?"