I appreciate in your written statement, in your opening statement, and in our private conversation, the clarity and forcefulness of your view about Russia's malign actions in our election, in the region against our alliances in Western Europe, the ongoing threat they pose to human rights both at home and around the world, and your commitment to join with us in working to advance American values in this context.
Chris Coons: “I appreciate in your written statement, in your opening statement, and in our private conversation, the clarity and…”
On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
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Coons acknowledges a colleague's commitment to addressing Russian threats.
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