Chris Coons actually said...

"It is always an honor and a privilege to have you before us."

"I view [the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan] as dire."

"We are hopeful that the agreement will proceed, as it is meant to, there really should be an infinite extension that should not be time bound."

"I am grateful, the Vice Chair of the Full Committee, my friend and colleague from Maine, Susan Collins, is serving as the Ranking for this hearing."