Tim Kaine

We prioritized based on population, not based on need.

It is demoralizing to those who stand up and oppose them to see the people who they oppose... being treated as legitimate governments.

the Western Hemisphere, I think, is neglected, given its importance both strategically and geographically

I have been saying since the pandemic began with the hashtag #VaccinateTheAmericas that we have to prioritize the Americas for the public health reasons for sure, but also there is a strategic component here with China.

I believe that the U.S. hosting the event is a welcome opportunity because the summit is an important time for the Administration to outline a clear vision for the hemisphere.

the foundation of all of that is effective democratic governance.

Why should we let the recalcitrant countries determine the pace of integration?

Venezuela's constitutional leader, Juan Guaido, should be at the Summit.

Let us own whether the U.S. is pro-diplomacy or not.

Do not accept that advice. Do your best, and then if you find a product that you think is better than what is going on right now, bring it to Congress and let Congress own it.

The problem with the U.S. and Iran is a complete lack of trust on both sides.

the Biden administration takes a back seat to no one at the level of its concern about Iran's ballistic missile program, support for terrorism, proxy activities

We are not talking about hypotheticals here. We are not speculating. This is not a thought experiment

The mass disabling event that has been COVID has had a tremendous impact, both from a physical perspective, but also from a mental health perspective.

We have learned some things about our work environment that have expanded the ability, for example, to offer accommodations.

Yes, no, I think they misled. In the past, it`s not unusual for a justice with life tenure to do things that surprised the people that put them on the court.

COVID-19 pandemic is being considered a mass disabling event.

I think we really need some strong enforcement in these areas and a lot of low wage workers are disproportionately women and people of color.

Ayman, we`re not in a war with Russia. We have no designs on Russia. We wouldn`t have invaded Russia. Putin is lying about all of this. But we do want to protect Ukraine sovereign democracy from an illegal invasion conducted by a war…

Yeah. I mean, I know you will vote no. You have made it plain. But if I can guarantee you would get a vote, will you drop your objection?

My motion is to consider them, yes, en bloc; but it would be a recorded vote, is my understanding.

And that is what my point is. We are not fast-tracking these without a vote. This is a motion to allow a vote en bloc on the floor. So you will have an opportunity to vote against Mr. Chaudhary or all of these. This is not a motion to…

It would be a--yes. It would be en bloc, but it is a recorded vote, is my understanding. And, again, Madam President, just to clarify, my motion is only that the Senate be allowed to vote on these nominees: Alex Wagner for Assistant…

I just hope we might have an economy that people view themselves as on the same team.

I think the workers make Amazon go, and the customers, the customers that use Amazon, they use it because they think it is convenient.