Christopher Coons: “We want to see the DFC succeed, and be strategic, and be effective, and help with development.”

We need to provide more support for personnel, for operations, for outreach to support the Human Rights Defenders Fund.

It was his suggestion that we tighten the use of the Magnitsky sanctions against corruption, and he was responsible for expanding the sanctions against corruption.

Since then, our confidence and our view, at least mine, and I think, having conversations with Senator Shaheen, have been disappointed.

Thank you for your work together and with Chairman Cardin to promote democracy and free elections.