Chris Coons actually said...

"For it to function properly it must also be independent from it."

"we just introduced the International Tourism Facilitation Act, which we worked with the State Department on those issues to make sure that we were doing something that had a chance of passing."

"If confirmed, all three nominees for Africa will serve at an exciting, critical, and challenging time as we seek to deepen our economic ties and investments."

"I am honored to chair this hearing for the ambassadorial nominees to South Sudan, Mali, Cape Verde, and Sweden."