Thank you very much, Chairman Akaka, and my purpose today is to join you in this hearing, in part to continue the good work of Senator Kaufman of Delaware, in whose shoes I attempt to stand today.
Chris Coons: “Thank you very much, Chairman Akaka, and my purpose today is to join you in this hearing, in part to continue the good…”
On the recordNovember 15, 2010
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Coons expresses gratitude and acknowledges his predecessor's contributions during his first day as a Senator.
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