Tim Kaine actually said...

"The second of the three goals you mentioned in terms of the National Defense Strategy was shoring up partners, and you testified that Niger is the most solid partner in the region."

"They are increasingly becoming a pariah state within the region and I think we need to focus on bringing along that regional support."

"Strengthening democracy and promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law is fundamental to U.S. relations with Thailand."

"I think it is the second poorest country in the hemisphere. But more importantly and just as important is the--I mean, this is a country where the president arrested every one of his political opponen..."