Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
We should not put service members into initiating battle, putting people into harm's way if they do not have a consensus behind them.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need for consensus before military action.

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