Chris Coons actually said...

"What, if any, evidence is there that the human rights situation within Iran has improved?"

"Thank you for convening this critically important hearing and ensuring that this committee continues to fulfill its constitutional duty, even in the middle of a Government shutdown."

"I certainly agree, as a number of witnesses have suggested, that we can and should do more to fill the existing vacancies."

"we may be reducing spending in the short term, it is having long-term consequences in terms of personnel, efficiency of operations, and our ability to execute on our public responsibilities."