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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 21, 2024

We need to make sure Israel is successful. Hamas started this war.

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May 21, 2024

I still think it falls so far below the hurdle that I do not think that warranted a passing grade.

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May 21, 2024

This is a country that 4 years ago chopped to pieces an American resident journalist.

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May 21, 2024

I mean, I credit--my colleagues are saying let Israel defeat Hamas.

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May 21, 2024

We need to make sure Israel is successful. Hamas started this war.

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May 21, 2024

We need to make sure that Federal benefits, like those available under the Black Lung Benefits Program and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, are available to the workers who need them.

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May 21, 2024

I mean, I credit--my colleagues are saying let Israel defeat Hamas.

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May 21, 2024

I am happy about this silica standard.

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May 21, 2024

This is a country that 4 years ago chopped to pieces an American resident journalist.

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May 21, 2024

It was hard work for you guys to get Kenya to agree to lead this.

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May 21, 2024

Unfortunately, and regrettably, right now there does not seem to be the willingness or the room inside the Israeli politic to make those commitments.

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May 21, 2024

We have to make sure that miners are not left behind.

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May 21, 2024

I really appreciate that. And now President Roberts in the time that I have been in the Senate, you have gone to bat again and again and again to solve tough problems.

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May 21, 2024

If Congress does not release the hold on appropriated funds to fund this security force, what is going to happen?

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May 21, 2024

It was hard work for you guys to get Kenya to agree to lead this.

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May 21, 2024

I would love your commitment to work with me to make clear to the Mexican government that appropriating the private property of American companies would be very bad for this important relationship that we have with Mexico.

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May 21, 2024

Unfortunately, and regrettably, right now there does not seem to be the willingness or the room inside the Israeli politic to make those commitments.

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May 21, 2024

I have been struck with what Cecil Roberts said that this is happening to younger and younger people.

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May 21, 2024

I do not think it is in the time zone of sufficient.

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May 21, 2024

If Congress does not release the hold on appropriated funds to fund this security force, what is going to happen?

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May 21, 2024

I just think that demeans the credibility of the Administration.

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May 21, 2024

I still think it falls so far below the hurdle that I do not think that warranted a passing grade.

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May 21, 2024

We need to strike the right balance to procure these important resources responsibly and protect both our communities and our workers.

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May 21, 2024

I would love your commitment to work with me to make clear to the Mexican government that appropriating the private property of American companies would be very bad for this important relationship that we have with Mexico.

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May 21, 2024

What more can we do to promote early detection?

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