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Tim Kaine: “When I was Governor, the first day, I did an executive order that protected people in a variety of ways, including on…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
When I was Governor, the first day, I did an executive order that protected people in a variety of ways, including on the grounds of sexual orientation.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine highlights his commitment to protecting LGBTQ rights during his governorship.

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