Tim Kaine actually said...

"We had 2 and a half years to try to show this erstwhile ally that wanted to lean toward the United States that there was some value in leaning that way, and we really did nothing."

"The bill demonstrates the deep respect the United States shows Taiwan, approaching it like some of our closest partners."

"I have a hard time understanding why this Indo-Pacific partnership has moved out a lot faster than APEP has."

"I just feel the imbalance is so significant and it is going to get worse and worse and worse until we decide that we ought to prioritize our own neighborhood and make investments."