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On the recordOctober 4, 2023
I sometimes think we spend a lot more time figuring out ways to use sanctions to punish enemies than we do figuring out ways to reward good behavior.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine critiques the focus on sanctions over rewarding positive governance.

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