Chris Coons actually said...

"I think it has to be rooted in democracy and social justice and good governance inside every African country."

"The north must be included because we believe that, aside from the AQIM threat, there is a legitimate concern that people in the north have not benefited the way people in the south have from educatio..."

"We . . . recognize that an African-led, multinational force, supported by the international community, may be necessary to assist the Malians to dislodge extremists from the north."

"I hope that will contribute to an ongoing process of trying to expand the range and scope of testimony included in these hearings."