Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
We Americans get indulged in this concept of exceptionalism.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine critiques American exceptionalism and the assumption that other countries will adopt U.S. values.

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