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 as tools of foreign policy."

"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."