Leadership in Action

This collection of videos brings the Coats decades of service to life in his own words. From Senate debates to international forums and national security discussions, these videos reveal a more personal side of public life—often unscripted but always thoughtful and grounded in conviction.

Remarks from Senator Coats

November 20, 1991

Abolishment of the Senate Ethics Committee

Senator Coats calls for reforming the Senate Ethics-review process.

June 16, 1994

Healthcare Reform

Senator Coats proposes freedom-oriented healthcare reform.

July 14, 2011

Reducing the Deficit

Senator Coats calls for responsible federal spending.

January 24, 2013

On U.S. Foreign Policy

Senator Coats defends the importance of foreign aid.

March 14, 2013

Pursuing Fiscal Security

Senator Coats questions witnesses during Federal Debt Crisis hearing.

March 9, 2016

Waste of the Week

Senator Coats launches his Waste of the Week initiative to draw attention to government waste.

July 14, 2016

Summer Reading with Senator Dan Coats

Senator Coats shares his summer reading list.

Remarks from Director Coats

March 16, 2017

Director of National Intelligence Swearing-in Ceremony

Joined by family, friends and Senate colleagues, Dan Coats is sworn in as DNI by Vice President Pence.

May 11, 2017

Global Threats

Director Coats provides an overview of the threats facing America.

July 19, 2018

Aspen Security Forum

Director Coats speaks at the Aspen Security Forum.

September 25, 2018

The 2018 Intelligence and Cyber Security Conference

Director Coats speaks about cyber, terrorist, AI, and other threats posed by China, Russia and jihadist groups.

October 18, 2018

CyberTalks Conference

Director Coats warns of rising cyber threats from adversary regimes and nonstate actors.