Chris Coons actually said...

"Do expanding Chinese interests in Zimbabwe lessen incentives for the government to improve respect for human rights?"

"Credible, free, fair elections are the beginning, beyond which there are other critical benchmarks."

"So do you think the Kimberley Process continues to be relevant to this conversation?"

"These are critically important elections that should be held under conditions in which Zimbabweans are able to freely vote for leadership of their choice."