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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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May 6, 2013

The rebalance is an overwhelmingly positive refocusing and sharpening of the United States commitment and engagement to the Asia-Pacific region.

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May 6, 2013

Ultimately, the efforts for Afghanistan's political transition and reconciliation will be Afghan-led.

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May 6, 2013

The United States has to have a strong, credible military response to not allowing Iran to get nuclear weapons.

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May 6, 2013

Is it still the position of the State Department that the best option for the training of embassy personnel in the future is a FASTC Center at Fort Pickett, VA?

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May 6, 2013

Chairman Menendez will very much want me to ask a question about Bangladesh.

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May 6, 2013

The United States-India partnership, as the President has indicated, is the defining partnership for the 21st century

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May 6, 2013

The provisions of Dodd-Frank, indeed, are designed to get at that by seeking to provide greater traceability and accountability of minerals entering the broader economic system.

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May 6, 2013

Cote d'Ivoire is on a corrective yet challenging path in key areas.

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May 6, 2013

Ultimately the answer is to find a political solution inside Syria.

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May 6, 2013

This is probably one of the best placed resources germinating our ideas across the globe on democracy, freedom, and the potential of each individual human being to fulfill their God-given potential.

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May 6, 2013

The impact is on almost every aspect of life.

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May 6, 2013

If confirmed, working closely with him on the priorities that we have set for an Afghanistan that is stable, secure, and economically linked and integrated into its neighborhood is one that I will work diligently toward.

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May 6, 2013

It means accountability for those who committed crimes on both sides of the political divide, and that means justice in an evenhanded fashion.

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May 6, 2013

One of the things that is most troubling about Iran is the way they are trying to play all throughout the Americas

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May 6, 2013

It happens because of diplomacy. It happens because of the magnanimity of the Japanese people and the American people.

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May 6, 2013

Congo is a deeply resource-rich country, and if those resources can be properly channeled, developed, and exploited for the benefit of the people, this can truly be an engine of growth not just for the country but for the broader region.

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May 6, 2013

The current President initiated measures to restore security, address human rights issues, ensure transitional justice, promote political reconciliation, revive the economy, reform security, and rebuild state legitimacy.

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May 6, 2013

I think it would offer some lessons to Iran and possibly to North Korea or other nations that are deciding to pursue a nuclear path.

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May 6, 2013

Wither thou goest, I shall go. Thy people shall be my people. Thy God shall by my God.

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May 6, 2013

I think it has been a positive that we have been able to engage in dialogue and discourse with all five Central Asian states.

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May 6, 2013

Neither India nor Pakistan want to see an insecure and unstable Afghanistan.

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May 6, 2013

I am resolved to engage with our Ivoirian friends to promote transparency, inclusiveness, equity, and accountability.

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May 6, 2013

I just want to encourage you--I know you know the value of this program and these teachers--how much they enrich students.

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May 6, 2013

I would love to hear you talk about either how that work is progressing or--you are not there yet--what would be your hope in terms of continuing that work and looking at the accountability review boards and how they can be made most…

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