Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 2009
We can't make this effort building 100-mile-an-hour train systems, or else we're truly consigning ourselves to be a second-class Nation.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need for high-speed rail to avoid being a second-class nation.

Share & report

More from Tim Kaine

Jul 16, 2025

It’s a simple question, but the Trump Administration can’t answer it. Disgusting.

truthout.org
Jul 9, 2025

No one on Social Security would see any change to benefits as a result of the plan.

newsweek.com
Oct 29, 2025

I don't think you can say that fentanyl is not an emergency vis-a-vis Mexico or China, but it is ridiculous to say that fentanyl is an emergency with respect to Canada.

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

Again, no concern about your qualifications. I had concern about your backbone, and I was wrong, and I apologize to you for being wrong.

thehill.com

Other voices in this conversation