Chris Coons actually said...

"I think we need to do everything we can to support those elections because everyone is watching."

"Ultimately, it is up to the Kenyans to deliver these elections in a free and fair way, in a way that that is accepted by the people."

"If I am confirmed I will prioritize them day one, pushing for those predicate actions to be put in place so the South Sudanese people can have the democratic election they deserve to have."

"The Inter-American Democratic Charter remains a critical document at the OAS for the defense of democracy in the Americas."