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Tim Kaine: I prayed Virginia would end the death penalty.

On the recordMarch 26, 2021
I prayed Virginia would end the death penalty.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Tim Kaine reflects on his hope for Virginia to abolish the death penalty, which has now happened.

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