Chris Coons actually said...

If confirmed as American Ambassador, of course, I would speak consistently and forcefully for press freedom in every case.

I am confident that you will represent the United States well and that you will advocate for our interest as a nation and help move forward ...

the United States has serious concerns about human rights protections, lack of political freedoms, and widespread corruption.

I appreciated your statement that our policy is not regime change, but rather the opportunity for self-determination.