Chris Coons actually said...

It is my hope and expectation, Mr. Secretary, that we will work on a bipartisan basis to confirm qualified candidates who come forward.

I am greatly concerned that the proposed deep cuts to development assistance and diplomacy suggest we do not value diplomacy and development...

We need to continue to engage on this, and I appreciate the investment in learning from and carrying forward what VRN was able to do.

I look forward to working with you to ensure those resources are available in a long-term and predictable way.