Political Quotes

Chris Coons: “I think we cannot write another blank check for a war.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I think we cannot write another blank check for a war.
Said by
Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the need for financial accountability in military engagements.

Share

More from Chris Coons

Oct 1, 2026

For 50 years, Prison Fellowship has brought that transformation to communities across the country, answering Jesus’ call to love our neighbors no matter where or who they are.

lankford.senate.gov
Oct 6, 2026

Delaware’s beaches are critical to our communities, our economy, and our way of life, and we need to make sure they have the resources they need to recover from this storm and prepare for the next one.

coons.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

I’ve been working for years to fix this flaw in our tax code to ensure that Americans currently held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad don’t owe thousands of dollars to the IRS when we finally bring them home.

coons.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

As Palestinian civilians face a campaign of devastation and fear from violent extremist settlers, the United States must send a strong message that this behavior is unacceptable and that it remains committed to freedom, security…

warren.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation