Chris Coons actually said...

"I am grateful for the opportunity to join you."

"I think will help contribute to the role that I also view this committee as having a central place to play in, which is sustaining America's leading role in innovation."

"the best way for us to honor both their sacrifice and the investment of over a trillion dollars, here, is to plan adequately for the transition and, hopefully, for a stable and secure ally in Iraq."

"Thank you for convening this important hearing on the transition from a military-led to a civilian-led role for the United States in Iraq, going forward."