Chris Coons: “I have been impressed in the brief time you have been serving as Secretary with your vigorous and engaged diplomacy.”

As interest costs put growing pressure on our budget, we need to reduce our deficits and protect the investments that keep our economy strong.

Like so many Americans, I’ve watched in horror as masked agents terrorize Minnesota and communities across the country and kill peaceful protestors.

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.

Instead, through his disastrous tariffs, failed war in Iran, and brutal ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill, Delawareans are paying thousands of dollars more because of this administration.