Chris Coons actually said...

We need to ask ourselves who we want to be and what example we hope to set for the rest of the world.

Our country faces an unprecedented series of crises and challenges both at home and abroad.

As you have referenced, China is aggressive, not just diplomatically and not just economically, but also directly at the United Nations.

true patriotism is constituted in pushing your country to be the best version of itself and striving for that more perfect union.