Tim Kaine actually said...

"Over the last 2 years we have seen some dramatic backsliding of democracy in Africa, as Senator Van Hollen has indicated, most clearly demonstrated by numerous coups without a single case of return to..."

"I hope it will be an opportunity for substantive engagement with our Africa partners on important topics that also have budget implications for discussion today."

"I am a pro-trade guy."

"I really hope that this is more than just an announcement by these countries, but that we quickly put some meat on the bone."