It needs to be not just this incident but a far-reaching investigation that can reassure the American public.
Chris Coons
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Chris Coons is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons has been involved in various Senate committees, focusing on issues such as foreign relations, judiciary matters, and small business. He is known for his advocacy on topics including military policy and legal transparency in government actions. Coons has also been active in promoting bipartisan efforts in the Senate.
I think I have the honor of the last questions of the oversight hearing today.
I think it has been successful in promoting site safety at those sites that deal with dangerous chemicals but really has significantly underperformed, particularly in cybersecurity.
The challenge that you and your leadership team face of striking an appropriate balance between security, privacy, and commerce is a very difficult and delicate balance.
I actually helped one of our local volunteer fire companies write their annual grant in a memorable all-nighter.
Thank you for your strong leadership of the Department and for the Department's sustained and significant contribution to the security and liberty of the people of the United States.
So, I think bringing Kony to justice is one way forward that will save so many lives.
Thank you, Jacob. It is great to be reminded that part of what our President Obama was speaking about yesterday was the importance, first, of ending the conflict, second, of bringing the leadership to account, but then third, of…
I think bringing Kony to justice will show the world that impunity is not a way forward--to let human souls suffer.
Thank you, Senator Isakson. As always, you are a terrific partner and I am grateful for our opportunity to work together on this.
One of my objectives as the subcommittee chair was to include, more regularly in our hearings, African voices...
Thank you for your long and effective and engaged advocacy on this issue, for bringing the voice of the children...
They have my full and complete and undying loyalty to the work that they do.
I am in awe of Jolly and Jacob's courage and strength and indeed agree that their stories have touched and saved millions of lives.
The continuation of the bipartisan support for this mission is fundamental and this hearing today demonstrates that yet again.
Is it clear yet whether there will be additional troops actually deployed under the AU umbrella or is this still a work in progress?
I think, our next step here legislatively, not just to pass a resolution continuing to express support for the mission and for the undertakings, express gratitude to the regional armies, but also Senator Kerry's legislation that will…
I think the legislation by Senator Kerry and by you, sir, has been extremely helpful as far as the Rewards for Justice program because it does limit and isolate Kony.
Please, stay informed. Be engaged. Help make sure that we finish the job, that we find Joseph Kony, that we remove him from the battlefield, that we bring him to justice.
Last month, we introduced a resolution in the Senate, S. Res. 402. In it, we condemned Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for their horrific crimes against humanity.





