Political Quotes

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I believe that America cannot--indeed, I know that America should not--police every crisis or shelter every refugee.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Argues against the U.S. acting as the world's policeman.

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