Tim Kaine actually said...

"Neil has a tremendous amount of bipartisan support for the position."

"I think anybody who is signing up for a sixth term as a public servant deserves the title 'patriotic glutton for punishment.'"

"We rely on Neil's advice, because we have a panel of lawyers that gives us recommendations both for U.S. Attorney nomination recommendations to the White House."

"I am a strong supporter and echo the comments that Senator Warner made about her professional track record."