Tim Kaine said "I do not think blunt and outspoken is actually usually a great qualification for a diplomatic post, but actually for this one, it is." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 6, 2013

I do not think blunt and outspoken is actually usually a great qualification for a diplomatic post, but actually for this one, it is.

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Tim Kaine

Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine supports Power's bluntness as beneficial for her diplomatic role.

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