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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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Jan 18, 2021

I have supported the legislation to stop the pipeline. It is the congressional will as is evidenced by its passage...

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Jan 18, 2021

should not that be the goal of such a summit?

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Jan 18, 2021

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

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Jan 18, 2021

When we shun our responsibilities and fail to lead, other countries take note and seek to take advantage, to the detriment of our interests and security.

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Jan 18, 2021

Unfortunately, it sounds like a bumper sticker, and, like the chairman, I am interested in hearing what the details are.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think all those are the right answers and I also think they are the things that we have tried to do for years with very little effect.

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Jan 18, 2021

I introduced a bill called the Israel Relations Normalization Act with Senator's Booker, Cardin, Risch, and Young.

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Jan 18, 2021

Given the scale of the challenge, I am pleased to see that Vice President Harris is heading the administration's diplomatic efforts in Central America.

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Jan 18, 2021

I do not think we want to just go back to the number without having the staff to make sure the program is run well.

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Jan 18, 2021

I support the United States' unwavering and ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

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Jan 18, 2021

Rejoining the old nuclear accord is a nonstarter, as far as I am concerned, and it does not meet U.S. national security interest.

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Jan 18, 2021

The United States needs to act now to stop a resurgent Russia with Putin once again threatening Ukraine.

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Jan 18, 2021

Turkey seems to want to break with us instead of being our partner now.

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Jan 18, 2021

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

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Jan 18, 2021

The freedoms of expression, association, religion or belief, and peaceful assembly are universal human rights.

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Jan 18, 2021

Many of us on both sides in the Senate are closely following negotiations with the P5+1 in Vienna.

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Jan 18, 2021

I support this administration's plan to return to diplomacy. But returning to the JCPOA without concrete actions... will be insufficient.

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Jan 18, 2021

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.

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Jan 18, 2021

Congress should not just allow war authorizations to exist in perpetuity

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Jan 18, 2021

Their deep concern about China and the historic animosity that they have had because of Chinese incursions into Vietnam.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think you are all very highly qualified for these positions. Look forward to supporting you.

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Jan 18, 2021

If you enter into a nuclear deal without dealing with these other malign activities, that is a delusional activity.

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Jan 18, 2021

I share your anger at Russia and China's vetoes at the U.N. Security Council to reduce the number of available access points.

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Jan 18, 2021

I introduced the Safeguarding American Innovation Act alongside Senator Carper and group of 19 bipartisan senators.

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Jan 18, 2021

We are seeing it everywhere. We are seeing it in every continent.

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