Chris Coons actually said...

"Public safety, police, we are ready, we are unified on this issue that a universal background check will make our society a safer place, will make my police officers safer. It is absolutely essential."

"We deeply regretted you were unable to appear before due to your illness, and I am thrilled to see you have made a full recovery."

"I am pleased we have been able to move so quickly in this new Congress to convene this hearing today."

"This hearing is an important step in the process of filling some of these many vacancies."