Chris Coons

I think it is a positive step forward that complements the Bradleys and Strykers that were already announced.

I do think it is important for us to ensure that the assistance made possible by the $45 billion supplemental appropriations at the end of last year is used as intended, that any misuse is identified and addressed.

I thought the recent decision taken jointly by the United States, Germany, and a number of other NATO allies... was the right one.

I do not care that it is China. I do not care who it is.

We need to cut the head of the snake off in every way we can and that means sanctioning it directly.

It was clear over many months that Putin was only going to release Brittney Griner in exchange for this person, and that is the risk is that the more we engage in such exchanges, the more Americans are at risk of being scooped up and held…

I think the overwhelming bipartisan majority of members of Congress will respect that the Ukrainians have fought fiercely, have fought bravely. Americans have stood for freedom at home and abroad for decades and decades. And I find it hard…

I would like to thank our two witnesses today for your engagement in implementing the Biden administration's global leadership in pulling together our allies, not just in western Europe, but around the world, and imposing real costs on…

Should we be considering revoking Russia's membership in institutions like the IMF or the World Bank? That would be a significant and a bold step.

I urge you to sharpen and focus this work because of the urgency of imposing greater costs on Putin's Russia for their aggression in Ukraine.

Russia should not be in the position to inform significant decision-making or hold a veto over policy.

I ask that the Subcommittee seeks to fund programs within the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs appropriations bill at no less than FY2021 levels.

Members on both sides of the aisle have overwhelmingly rejected calls to dramatically cut international affairs programs.

Provides at least $4.2 billion for Development Assistance, $5.2 billion for International Disaster Assistance, $4.1 billion for Migration and Refugee Assistance, and $1.2 billion for Feed the Future.

The pandemic has severely impacted the global economy and jobs here at home, and is fueling global crises from conflict to hunger to migration.

I ask that you support a strong and effective International Affairs Budget funded at $71.6 billion in FY22.

Despite undertaking an obligation to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict peacefully through the OSCE Minsk Group, Azerbaijan launched an unprecedented war against the Armenian people last Fall.

All Americans can be proud of President Joe Biden's April 24, 2021 statement reaffirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide.

Today, Turkey and Azerbaijan are working to dismember and depopulate Armenia and Artsakh.

The recent flights and bus rides and migrants are visible protest to what they say is the Biden administration's ineffective border policy.

Russia is using economic coercion right now as a tool of its unprovoked and immoral aggression against Ukraine.

I would like to hear what additional tools you think are necessary, please.

This hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order.

I think this shows intentionality and leadership by this Administration.

The Biden administration is run by radicals