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

"the passions of the people of Cote d'Ivoire, in response to many acts of violence and many humanitarian abuses, are going to be a very real challenge for reconciliation."

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