Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
If we're going to ask them to risk that, then we should do our job to bless the mission and say that it's worth it.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes Congress's responsibility to support military missions.

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