Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," July 9, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 9, 2023.
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Coons on Sudan evacuation
U.S. special forces on Saturday evacuated government personnel in Sudan, amid ongoing violence. Sen. Chris Coons, who is on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that it's a "temporary suspension" of the American embassy in Khartoum.
9/27: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," the countdown to election day continues and a political fight over President Trump's Supreme Court nominee begins.
Senator Coons talks SCOTUS vacancy
Senator Chris Coons joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement. Plus, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee member talks about the U.S. response to tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine pleads for aid to defend Mariupol
The strategic port city of Mariupol could soon fall, making it nearly impossible for Ukraine to defend its eatern territory. The U.S. is sending hundreds of millions of dollars more in aid. Christina Ruffini has more.
Coons: Global COVID relief "critical" to national security
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware says funding global COVID relief efforts is "a great chance for us, in addition to helping our own people, to show the rest of the world that we can be the charitable and caring nation we've long been."
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This holiday week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we talk to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba after Russia responded to the loss of a key battleship with a powerful barrage of missiles. Plus, a conversation with Sen. Chris Coons about his fight to get more global COVID aid included in a relief bill that's stalled in Congress.
Senator Coons on Ukraine, Supreme Court
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the United States' response. He also discussed President Biden's nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
Senator Coons hopes for Supreme Court confirmation by Easter
Though some Republican lawmakers described Ketanji Brown Jackson as nomination as a victory for "radical" elements of the Democratic Party, Democratic Senator Chris Coons said he would "certainly hope" for some bipartisan support.
Transcript: Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Delaware Senator Chris Coons that aired Sunday, January 10, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Coons: Trump "has lost the right to be president"
Senator Chris Coons of Delaware says he would vote to convict the president in an impeachment trial.
Senator Chris Coons on stimulus checks debate
Senator Chris Coons joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate in the Senate over higher stimulus checks as well as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Senator says Trump pushed Barrett confirmation "so she could help him win"
"They raced through a nominee, a highly partisan nominee, in just a few weeks before an election," Senator Chris Coons said on CBSN.
Sen. Coons on GOP "voter suppression" efforts
In the final days of the 2020 campaign, the Supreme Court has decided to allow extended deadlines for mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware joined CBSN to discuss what he makes of GOP efforts fight deadline extensions in several states, and more on what's at stake as Americans vote.
Coons says he'll press Barrett on Obamacare
Democratic Senator Chris Coons, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says he'll question Amy Coney Barrett about previous comments questioning rulings upholding the Affordable Care Act.
Transcript: Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Delaware Senator Chris Coons that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Newcomer with QAnon ties wins GOP Senate primary in Delaware
Lauren Witzke, who promoted QAnon conspiracy theories in the past, will challenge incumbent Senator Chris Coons.
Sen. Coons "concerned" with WH's lack of visible response to election threats
When asked directly if he was worried the lack of a visible response from the Trump administration "might hurt Joe Biden's chances to be elected," the senator answered: "Yes."
Sen. Coons on COVID relief, election meddling
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss foreign efforts to interfere in the upcoming election and stalled negotiations over coronavirus relief legislation on Capitol Hill.
GOP senator says Trump isn't a role model for young people
Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said he doesn't believe President Trump "as a person is a role model" for many young people.
Transcript: Chris Coons and James Lankford on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford that aired Sunday, December 29, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
This week on "Face the Nation," December 29, 2019
White House adviser Ivanka Trump and Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford join us this Sunday on "Face the Nation"
Congresswoman to file Kavanaugh impeachment resolution
"Sexual predators do not deserve a seat on the nation's highest court," argued Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Coons: Biden would listen to generals to end Afghanistan war
The Democratic senator said he's concerned by President Trump's "shallow understanding" of history
Transcript: Senator Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware that aired Sunday, September 8, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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