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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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Sep 8, 2016

If you don't know the difference between leadership and dictatorship, then where do I start with you?

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Sep 7, 2016

He's got to state what he means. Communications is a key element of a leader and he's failing miserably in this regard.

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Sep 6, 2016

I very much appreciate this hearing that you and Senator McCaskill have called.

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Sep 6, 2016

the President is actually under pressure from some of his constituency to do what I think all of us would agree would be a very dangerous thing.

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Sep 6, 2016

In Virginia, there is a mandatory financial literacy curriculum in our K-12 schools.

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Sep 6, 2016

Maybe he doesn't want people to see that he's got some connections.

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Sep 6, 2016

the administration could have the most worthy objective in the world, but if it is violating the U.S. Constitution ... that is a problem.

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Sep 6, 2016

We are not going to ask the Security Council to impose a test ban by Security Council vote.

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Sep 6, 2016

No binding legal--international legal obligations without approval of the Senate.

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Aug 25, 2016

Yesterday, Hillary Clinton gave a speech in Reno, Nevada, calling out Donald Trump on a lot of things on this equality idea.

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Aug 16, 2016

I was disappointed with the former president, but did not want to re-litigate the issue.

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Aug 9, 2016

he's not running a very robust campaign, whereas Hillary Clinton is running a very strong campaign.

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Aug 7, 2016

I am not presumptuous enough to start thinking about how I'm going to do things after November, but I know that this is something that she's learned from and we're going to be real transparent. Absolutely.

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Aug 2, 2016

Hillary Clinton would be your hired person. Donald Trump would be your fired president. He has a track record with small businesses.

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Jul 23, 2016

I'm ready first to be a supportive vice president, so that the presidency of Hillary Clinton is a fantastic one.

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Jul 23, 2016

I want an economy that creates more jobs, and that's a lot of jobs. I want an economy that gets back to raising incomes for everybody, most Americans haven't had a raise.

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Jul 23, 2016

I think I'm ready to lead. I'm ready, first, to be a supportive vice president so that the presidency of Hillary Clinton is a fantastic one.

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Jul 23, 2016

I hope, and I'm sure that Bernie Sanders is going to hammer Donald Trump and hit on his lack of preparedness.

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Jul 23, 2016

When I see this, you know, 'crooked Hillary' or I see the 'lock her up' it's just ridiculous.

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Jul 21, 2016

I'm honored to be her running mate. Can't wait to hit the trail tomorrow in Miami.

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Jul 21, 2016

Do you want a 'you're fired' president or a 'you're hired' president?

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