Chris Coons actually said...

"Ultimately, the primary architects of what peace, democracy, and development efforts look like must be the Somali people."

"I am pleased to call to order this hearing of the African Affairs Subcommittee on security and governance issues in Somalia."

"I think it is additionally helpful for us to provide a strong example of a functioning democracy that we can be proud of here at home."

"In less than 18 months, we were able to bring that country back into a democratic country moving forward because of an African-led process supported by us."