Chris Coons

This is a step in the right direction to help people living with ALS and their families.

Delaware is a state built on innovation. We know what it takes to turn a good idea into a thriving business: support, investment, and expertise.

Asset limits on public assistance programs prevent working families from saving for the future or accessing the benefits they rightfully deserve. A savings account or a car are not assets, they’re necessities in every home.

Investing in cutting-edge technology like carbon capture is key to growing our economy and protecting our nation and planet from climate change.

In our race to stay at the forefront of the global economy, we must ensure the next generation can afford to gain the skills they need for the jobs and economy of the future.

“We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone,” said Senator Coons.

Instead, through his disastrous tariffs, failed war in Iran, and brutal ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill, Delawareans are paying thousands of dollars more because of this administration.

“Delaware is a state built on innovation. We know what it takes to turn a good idea into a thriving business: support, investment, and expertise,” said Senator Coons.

Instead of working on bringing costs down, President Trump has put himself and his ultra-wealthy donors ahead of Delaware families time and again.

Delawareans work hard, but too many are struggling to afford essentials, and President Trump’s policies are making the situation worse.

China’s illegal fishing fleet is destroying our oceans and making it harder for our allies to fish right off their own coasts.

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.

Every community, including those in places like rural southern Delaware, deserves well-trained law enforcement protection.

Nuclear energy is a source of clean and abundant power, and its growth in the U.S. and around the world will lower costs for consumers and combat climate change.

Ukraine is winning on the battlefield against Russian invaders, and there’s much more the United States can do to strangle Russia’s war machine without putting ourselves at risk.

They would undermine our country’s competitiveness, erode our scientific ecosystem, increase unwanted bureaucracy, enable corruption, and perpetuate uncertainty across our local communities.

Instead of supporting data-driven investments that pay dividends for the American people, this guidance facilitates partisan ideals and cronyism, leaving Americans in the dark.

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

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

You've got the biggest voice in the room, Trump, fighting against his own Congress.

The Department of Justice, like every single department in the executive, is part of the executive.

I don’t believe he is. No.

I have no idea why they answer questions.

I’m serving in the acting capacity that way now, just like the other cabinet members.

I need to know you’re qualified to serve. You demonstrably are.