Tim Kaine actually said...

"allowing budget sequestration--the cavalier discussions I've seen in some newspapers recently by Members of Congress about the fact that it's reality and we probably can't change it makes absolutely n..."

"It is still kind of hard to contemplate that if confirmed you would be the first enlisted person to hold the position of Secretary of Defense."

"To my way of thinking, that's the way you ought to make revenue and spending decisions, in accord with a budget, rather than through gimmicks like sequester."

"I think the country is at its strongest when we balance military strength with diplomatic strength, economic strength, and strength of our moral example."