Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 7, 2015
If President Obama had not started the bombing campaign on Mount Sinjar on August 8th, we would not be here today.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kurdish leader credits Obama for the bombing campaign's impact on Kurdish safety.

Share

More from Tim Kaine

Jul 23, 2026

I mean, what kind of a bizarre, addled, brain-mush statement is that?

rollcall.com
Jul 26, 2026

We’ll keep fighting to reverse these harmful policies, end this unnecessary war, and put more money back in Virginians’ pockets.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Instead of ending this war and finally easing the burden that he has placed on American families, Trump is calling off the ceasefire, trading airstrikes with Iran, and blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

warner.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation