Tim Kaine actually said...

ISIL is the immediate threat and, therefore, should be addressed first.

Kaine emphasizes the priority of addressing ISIL over other threats.

09/15/2014

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The second reason is a more sinister reason.

It should not be held against these tribes that they made peace with our people before there was an American government.

It is a matter of fundamental fairness to ensure recognition is not given in an arbitrary manner.

I hope the Committee carefully considers whether it would be more appropriate to defer to this process.