Tim Kaine actually said...

"Committee members are very, very interested in these countries. We will do all we can to be prompt in moving forward."

"We are certainly committed to... encouraging of their ability to collectively... put them in the driver's seat."

"If confirmed, I will work with Thailand and other ASEAN countries to press the regime to allow for greater access to vaccines and humanitarian assistance."

"Because we do not have a well thought out and executed a strategic approach to the region."