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On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
I think the mission, as described, is reasonable. But, I think Congress is necessary.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine acknowledges the mission's reasonableness but insists on Congress's involvement.

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