Chris Coons actually said...

"I would agree with your assertion that we should not be lifting sanctions simply in response to a peaceful election, but should instead insist on the whole menu of respect for private property, for hu..."

"we should have and the hesitancy we should have toward lifting any sanctions prematurely and the redoubling of effort that is required with our regional partners and our diplomatic efforts to ensure t..."

"Simply basing the U.S. policy on the March 16 constitutional referendum is insufficient."

"A key concern is security sector reform, the politicization of the police and the military and the lack of confidence that they will remain neutral in the election."