Chris Coons actually said...

"We certainly need to have a universal background check."

"I thank you for being here today and congratulate you on your nominations, and I know I share the wish of all of you and your families that you might proceed swiftly to consideration by the full Senat..."

"I will not engage everyone on it now, but I would certainly be interested in following up with you on that."

"It is my only hope that the Senate could begin to model that behavior of being fair, prompt, and decisive."