Tim Kaine actually said...
A real issue to the committee and to Congress is, we have pledged to rebalance to the Pacific, in line with the Defense Strategic Guidance, and we think that that--the rebalance to the Pacific will now be delayed beyond 2017, unless we get all the equipment out and then can maintain all the equipment.
Context
Kaine highlights concerns about delays in military rebalancing to the Pacific due to equipment issues.
04/17/2013