Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I am not opposed to increased military spending. Democrats have and will continue to support robust defense spending.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tim Kaine emphasizes Democratic support for military spending while ensuring proper budget review.

Share & report

More from Tim Kaine

Jul 8, 2025

Our proposal is also consistent with virtually every other pension plan — state and private — currently operating in our country, and it matches the strategy most nations use to fund their retirement programs.

thehill.com
Jun 23, 2025

It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States. I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could…

newsweek.com
Jun 22, 2025

I don't want to be lied into another war in the way we were with Iraq in 2002.

cbsnews.com
Jul 29, 2025

What I'm doing in Virginia in August is I'm going to talk about Medicaid and Medicare and SNAP.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation