Tim Kaine actually said...

"Congress needs to be involved because you are using a congressional statute that imposes sanctions as leverage in this topic."

"The Biden administration's highest priority and ours here in Congress must be to prioritize resources and respond to the challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party."

"It is time for the United States to step up and speak out on democracy, and I expect that both of you will help lead the charge to restore democracy throughout the world."

"It is past time that the administration take meaningful action on this issue."