Senator Chris CoonsVerified account

@ChrisCoons

Father, husband, U.S. Senator from Delaware

Wilmington, DE
coons.senate.gov
Joined July 2008

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  1. Oct 11

    Proud to have co-led this letter to the State Department with and . Looking forward to seeing the Department’s response.

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  2. Oct 11

    Today, that’s going to change. The President just signed legislation I introduced with to fix this long-standing disparity. Listen to what Smokey Robinson had to say about this bill earlier this year:

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  3. Oct 11

    Protecting our children’s health is critical to our nation’s future. I urge the FTC to investigate Big Tobacco’s use of deceptive social media advertising to target young people. Read our letter:

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  4. Oct 9

    Jamal Khashoggi disappeared one week ago today. and I released the following statement:

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  5. Oct 9

    The Senate's role in our politics is not to just reflect the country, but to help heal and lead the country. That’s the course we should be on. What I’m focused on now is, how do we move forward? How do we heal the divisions in the Senate?

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  6. Oct 6

    Spoke with and when I got back to Wilmington this evening. I’ll be joining on tomorrow morning.

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  7. Oct 4

    If I could make one request, it would be that we come out on the other side with an awareness of those who are in silent pain right next to us, all around us, and that we give them the listening, the understanding, and embrace to help them heal.

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  8. Oct 3

    This investment will allow us to reduce poverty in areas that are critical to our national security, compete with Chinese influence in the developing world, and help U.S. businesses grow and succeed. Learn more about the BUILD Act here:

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  9. Oct 1

    Back in Wilmington at Howard High School! – at Howard High School of Technology

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  10. Oct 1

    Great start to the day chatting with

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  11. Sep 27

    Today’s hearing was not what the American people-or anyone else-deserved. My statement:

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  12. Sep 26

    Today, more than ever, we must stand up for and celebrate journalism and uphold the United States’ role as a defender of a free press. Congratulations to the for standing up for these values for the last 25 years.

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  13. Sep 25

    Great to meet with advocates from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network during their this morning. This year in DE, over 6,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and I’m proud to join in making the fight against cancer a top priority!

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  14. Sep 25

    Honored to accept the Charles T. Mannat Democracy Award alongside my dear friends former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and

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  15. Sep 24

    Another important week in Washington ahead, especially in the Judiciary Committee. And in Delaware, I’m hosting a on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Delaware City FC. Click here to register.

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  16. Sep 23

    Honored to meet with today to discuss the US-South Africa relationship. South Africa shares our democratic values and respects the rule of law. We can and should do more to strengthen our partnership.

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  17. Sep 22

    Dr. Ford is not on trial in the Judiciary Committee this week. She should be treated with the respect she deserves.

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  18. Sep 21

    Today is the International Day of Peace—a day to encourage and inspire us to be kind to and understanding of one another. I hope all Delawareans and Americans do their part and take the .

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  19. Sep 20

    It is my hope that we will demonstrate that we have learned some things in the last few decades since the confirmation of Justice Thomas.

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  20. Sep 19

    Proud to join at the national Summit here in Wilmington. is doing great work getting parents, teachers and community involved in, and improving K-12 education here in Delaware and across the country.

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