Tim Kaine actually said...

"I will also just indicate that for me the greatest vehicle for building the partnerships that are going to be necessary is to advance partnerships around technology."

"In order for the United States to be seen as a credible, reliable partner and provide an alternate choice to the PRC..."

"I found a country hungry for U.S. presence, and I found a country littered with debt trap infrastructure projects that they will never be able to pay back."

"I think one of the reasons that China is addressing this issue is not just because we have asked but Congress has been deeply engaged as well."