Chris Coons actually said...

"We should not endorse an election whose outcome is already known nor should we prematurely lower our guard on sanctions or aid."

"I have the utmost respect for both the underpinnings and the purpose of whistleblower protections."

"So I think we should stick to our guns."

"I do not believe that--I think the point is we should take the long view here and not be mercantilist about individual political deals."