Chris Coons: “As we approach the fifth anniversary of the DFC next year, I am interested in how you monitor that.”

“We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone,” said Senator Coons.

Instead of supporting data-driven investments that pay dividends for the American people, this guidance facilitates partisan ideals and cronyism, leaving Americans in the dark.

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.

If you’re confirmed and you’re asked to take an action you believe to be illegal or unethical, would you resign?