Tim Kaine actually said...

"We support democracies around the world because history has taught us too well that democracies that also value the rule of law and individual rights are our best partners and our most reliable allies..."

"I believe it is vital for the Secretary, for his deputies, for senior White House officials, including the President and Vice President, to meet publicly with dissidents and human rights activists."

"I intend to continue to highlight the importance of democracy and human rights as senior State Department nominees come before our committee for consideration."

"Democracies are less likely to produce terrorists or weapons of mass destruction because they provide outlets for dissent and they allow for diversity of opinion."