Chris Coons actually said...

"one of the critical requirements, going forward, is that security is returned to the country so that people are able to return to their lives to have restored confidence in a future."

"I'm strongly supportive of the Merkley/Alexander bill and hope to be joining them in actively supporting its adoption."

"I think that President Ouattara has already indicated that he will take steps to include members of former President Gbagbo's party in his Cabinet."

"This is a panel of Senators concerned about, and deeply interested in, the path forward for Cote d'Ivoire."