Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 24, 2023
I do think sometimes we forget how unusual we are to have a military that is subordinate to civilian political leadership.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Kaine reflects on the importance of civilian control over the military.

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