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Tim Kaine: I believe that diplomacy should be our tool of first resort. I believe in the intrinsic value of diplomacy.

On the recordJune 22, 2022
I believe that diplomacy should be our tool of first resort. I believe in the intrinsic value of diplomacy.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the importance of diplomacy in government roles.

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