Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
It was a huge mistake for the United States to pull out. Economically and geo-politically.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership.

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