Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 19, 2015
I have always felt a great deal of sadness and sorrow whenever I travel to North Korea, because it is very easy to see... that North Koreans are suffering.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine expresses personal sorrow over the suffering of North Koreans during his visits.

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