Tim Kaine actually said...

I am clear-eyed about the challenge that coercive activity by the People's Republic of China poses to that vision.

I give the Biden administration very high praise for the degree to which they have snapped together a set of democratic allies.

If confirmed, I look forward to working closely with Congress to realize our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

I urge you all to use your roles to promote the values of freedom and democracy abroad and work to dissuade China from pursuing its predator...