Tim Kaine actually said...

"I am humbled by the honorable mission President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Blinken have asked me to take on as Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago."

"They are increasingly becoming a pariah state within the region and I think we need to focus on bringing along that regional support."

"No one complained that Nicaragua had not been invited, and I found that interesting."

"My role, if I am confirmed as Ambassador, is to ensure that American companies can continue to compete for those oil licenses and contracts in the region."