Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
If we are not also willing to deal with legitimate grievances of populations that feel like they are under the thumb of a corrupt or unresponsive central government, then we will misunderstand.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need to address local grievances in Yemen, not just external influences.

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