Chris Coons: “I was very moved by King Abdullah's personal appeal for our ongoing support.”

We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone.

These are the exact types of community organizations we should be building up: locally driven with proven records of success.

If you’re confirmed and you’re asked to take an action you believe to be illegal or unethical, would you resign?

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.