Chris Coons actually said...

"Today's hearing comes almost exactly two decades after the battle of Mogadishu, in which 18 Americans were killed defending U.S. interests and providing vital humanitarian assistance to Somalia."

"In less than 18 months, we were able to bring that country back into a democratic country moving forward because of an African-led process supported by us."

"Ultimately, the primary architects of what peace, democracy, and development efforts look like must be the Somali people."

"I am pleased to call to order this hearing of the African Affairs Subcommittee on security and governance issues in Somalia."