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Tim Kaine: Because of what we asked them to do, we are asking them to put themselves in harm's way, and we owe them at least the…

On the recordMay 2, 2023
Because of what we asked them to do, we are asking them to put themselves in harm's way, and we owe them at least the best protection we can give them.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine stresses the obligation to protect journalists in dangerous situations.

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