Tim Kaine actually said...

"If confirmed, I will continue to cultivate my existing relationships while pursuing additional opportunities and partnerships that will surely prove beneficial to our efforts."

"I am going to be an incredible stickler on the need for an executive to consult with Congress."

"I think we owe deference to a President for choices to executive positions."

"I am going to vote for Senator Hagel's nomination to be Secretary of Defense for three reasons."