Chris Coons actually said...

"This is a children's crisis. The haunting images we have seen and the facts of this emergency speak for themselves."

"I hear a common theme. Obviously there are both naturally caused or occurring climate-driven causes for this regional drought and famine, but also those that arise directly from al-Shabaab and its con..."

"it is tragic to have this particular crisis be what most Americans will be seeing about Africa in the month ahead."

"Thank you for focusing attention on the unfolding tragedy in the Horn of Africa, and for providing UNICEF with this opportunity to share our perspective on this devastating situation."