U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware

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Statements & Speeches

Statements & Speeches

Here you'll find the full text of the speeches Chris has given on the floor of the Senate and major speeches delivered elsewhere.

September 2012
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls for VAWA reauthorization on 18th anniversary of enactment
August 2012
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls on colleagues to reauthorize key provision of Africa trade law
July 2012
Statement for the Record: Unveiling a bill to create R&D tax credit for startups
Floor Speech: Senator Coons urges support for legislation to strengthen nation’s cybersecurity
Floor Speech: Senator Coons talks about the importance of open markets between U.S. and Africa
Floor Speech: Senator Coons talks about strengthened privacy provisions in cybersecurity legislation
Opening Statement: Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on trade with Africa
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls for balanced approach to deficit reduction
Senate Colloquy: Senator Coons joins bipartisan senators in discussing urgent need to address cybersecurity
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls on colleagues to pass the Bring Jobs Home Act
Floor Speech: Disclosure of corporate money and sup
Statement for the Record: Senator Coons honors Congressman Castle’s leadership to develop the C&D Canal Trail
June 2012
Floor Speech: Senator Coons urges colleagues to pass amendment on studies for poultry insurance programs
Floor Speech: Senator Coons introduces bill to spark investment in renewable energy projects
Senate Colloquy: Senator Coons and colleagues urge the Senate to pass Startup Act 2.0
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls on colleagues to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
Statement for the Record: The Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeship Extension Act of 2012
May 2012
Floor Speech: Senator Coons urges colleagues to reauthorize FDA user fee programs
Senate Colloquy: Senators Coons, Alexander discuss new bill to keep foreign-born U.S. grad students here to create jobs
Opening Statement: Chairing SFRC nominations hearing