Political Quotes

On the recordJune 6, 2017
I think any shutdown of the Government of the United States is a horrible thing.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine reiterates his strong opposition to government shutdowns.

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