Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
We are treating the symptoms and ignoring the disease.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need to address root causes of conflict in the Middle East.

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