Chris Coons: “I would like to thank you and Chairman Leahy for convening this important hearing.”

Delawareans work hard, but too many are struggling to afford essentials, and President Trump’s policies are making the situation worse.

Instead of working on bringing costs down, President Trump has put himself and his ultra-wealthy donors ahead of Delaware families time and again.

No law enforcement officer should have to fear for their lives just because they put on their badge before they go to work each day. Yet too many officers have been killed in targeted attacks designed specifically to take the lives of law…

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.