Tim Kaine actually said...
For me, this is not just an issue of the protection of an individual's religious rights, which is extremely important, but in a world now where so many of the conflicts we are seeing are conflicts driven by sectarian religious intolerance, one of the best things we can do as a Nation is demonstrate that we are welcoming and open and we tolerate different religious practices that don't go over the line into proselytization.
Context
Kaine emphasizes the importance of accommodating Sikhs in the military to promote religious tolerance.
03/25/2014