Tim Kaine actually said...

"The United States opposes People's Republic of China (PRC) efforts to repress its citizens outside of the PRC."

"I think possibly we have lost some focus on some of the human rights and other issues for that reason."

"The Japan-U.S. relationship requires that an Ambassador go to Japan and the Japanese understand this is somebody who is very close to the President."

"I am confident that his life experience as well as his professional background and deep intellect makes him an absolutely perfect pick."