Chris Coons: “I am deeply concerned, as are other members of the committee, about Yemen, given the presence of al-Qaeda in the Arabian…”

As interest costs put growing pressure on our budget, we need to reduce our deficits and protect the investments that keep our economy strong.

We owe an enormous debt to the Afghans who supported U.S. forces during their 20-year mission in Afghanistan.

Americans going through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives shouldn’t then be faced with bureaucratic hurdles and outdated rules as they try to restore their financial well-being.

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.