Political Quotes

On the recordMay 15, 2013
Congress therefore weakens not only the President but also itself when and if it declines to face up to the threats against our Nation.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of Congress addressing national security threats.

Share

More from Tim Kaine

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
Aug 19, 2026

His threat to waste even more of our dwindling weapons on Oman — a country the United States has a strong diplomatic relationship and a free trade agreement with — makes real adversaries like China and Russia rub their hands with glee.

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
Aug 7, 2026

We don’t have to imagine the negative consequences this policy will have on the health and well-being of our communities, because when President Trump previously instituted a similar policy, it led to widespread avoidance of medical care…

hirono.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation