Political Quotes

Tim Kaine: We had 2 and a half years to try to show this erstwhile ally that wanted to lean toward the United States that there was…

On the recordJuly 26, 2023
We had 2 and a half years to try to show this erstwhile ally that wanted to lean toward the United States that there was some value in leaning that way, and we really did nothing.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine reflects on missed opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Ecuador relations.

Share

More from Tim Kaine

Jul 23, 2026

The president clearly thought this war would last about as long as his attention span, and in that he was sadly deluded.

rollcall.com
Jul 21, 2026

I’m thrilled that $16 million is headed to the Virginia Advanced Pharma Manufacturing Cluster to support the domestic manufacturing of critical medicines, boost our supply chains, and grow our regional economy.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Everyone deserves the same opportunity to pursue higher education if they choose.

young.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

The Ortega-Murillo regime’s consolidation of authoritarian power, widespread corruption, human rights abuses, crackdown on civil society, and targeting of religious institutions threaten the stability of Central America.

cruz.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation