Chris Coons actually said...

"When the U.S. leads other countries follow, and we see now, thanks to our efforts and thanks to Bill Browder's efforts, a dozen countries--two dozen countries have now passed Magnitsky type sanctions."

"Our challenge in coming days will be the gap between feeling concerned, expressing concern, and actually being willing to demand a confirmation hearing and to vote against one of President-elect Trump..."

"If what Senator Thune means is that he will use recess appointments to jam into place nominees who can't get 50 votes in the Senate. That's not good for the future and the health of the Senate."

"I think it's critical. Every major nominee who comes before us, we get a thorough background report and someone like Congressman Matt Gaetz, who has been the subject of a searching House Ethics Commit..."