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Tim Kaine

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Tim Kaine is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Virginia from January 14, 2006, to January 16, 2010. Kaine has been an advocate for various issues including education, healthcare, and military engagement, emphasizing the importance of Congress's role in declaring war and authorizing military force. He also served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, contributing to the party's strategy and outreach efforts during his tenure.

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Jun 22, 2022

We have an increasing challenging situation in El Salvador, one that threatens both the future of democracy in the country and bilateral relations with the United States.

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Jun 22, 2022

We have got big problems on our hands in this region and we better start taking it seriously or we are going to wake up in less than a decade living in a very different world than the one we live in now.

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Jun 22, 2022

My and Senator Menendez' 2019 Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act authorizes new International Military Education Training program assistance for Cyprus.

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Jun 22, 2022

I could not share your concerns any more. I mean, Argentina--it is a complicated case.

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Jun 22, 2022

I am very, very complimentary of the Biden Administration strategy to forge very diverse nations into a quite unified coalition and support Ukraine against the Russian illegal invasion.

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Jun 22, 2022

Committee members are very, very interested in these countries. We will do all we can to be prompt in moving forward.

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Jun 22, 2022

I believe that promoting mutual understanding among Americans and Russians can contribute to long-term stability in our bilateral relations.

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Jun 22, 2022

Estonia has provided 37.5 percent of its total defense budget to Ukraine.

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Jun 22, 2022

The pursuit of a Europe whole, free, and at peace has been the generational goal of our diplomacy during my career.

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Jun 22, 2022

Because we do not have a well thought out and executed a strategic approach to the region.

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Jun 22, 2022

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 predatory path.

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Jun 22, 2022

We cannot, with a straight face, make an argument that a president who imprisoned all of his rivals... should have been invited to the summit.

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Jun 22, 2022

If confirmed, I will advocate for a change of course so that the Nicaraguan people may work to recover their democracy.

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Jun 22, 2022

I will encourage Thailand to increase pressure on the regime to swiftly and fully implement ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus, cease the violence, release all those unjustly detained, allow unhindered humanitarian access to those affected in…

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Jun 22, 2022

I will advocate for clean energy sources as a way to not only deal with our climate crisis, but as a way to deal with energy security and independence for the Czech Republic.

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Jun 22, 2022

Because, look, if we are going to veto loans to nations like Guyana, China is just going to step in and do those loans.

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Jun 22, 2022

I will support efforts to censure and isolate Russia in relevant international bodies, as well as initiatives to hold Moscow accountable for the horrendous crimes being committed in Ukraine.

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Jun 22, 2022

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

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Jun 22, 2022

The State Department will continue to press Azerbaijan to explain and clarify to this population and the international community, in a way that is transparent and verifiable, how this population will be protected.

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Jun 22, 2022

I just hope we will focus more on some bright spots and try to make them even brighter.

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Jun 22, 2022

Latvia has committed to moving to carbon neutral by 2050, and really prides itself on making progress in this area.

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Jun 22, 2022

The Republic of Cyprus is a highly valued partner.

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Jun 22, 2022

Russia's unjustified and unprovoked war against Ukraine has shattered European security and undermined global economic stability.

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Jun 22, 2022

The Czech Republic is an important NATO ally and security partner with a strong track record of joint missions in Europe and elsewhere.

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Jun 22, 2022

Estonia's area of current expertise is in shale oil production, and that is where they get over 50 percent of their energy.

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