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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

the miner retiree health care plan was on the verge of going bust in 2017.

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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 Israel is successful. Hamas started this war.

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May 21, 2024

I am happy about this silica standard.

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May 20, 2024

The greatest strength that you and our President have shown is in building our alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

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May 20, 2024

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

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May 20, 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 20, 2024

President Biden's leadership would not have allowed the U.K., France to join us in the defense of Israel.

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May 20, 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 20, 2024

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

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May 20, 2024

An incredible global alliance of 50 different countries coming to Ukraine's defense, providing financing, imposing and enforcing sanctions.

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May 20, 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 20, 2024

yes, seizure of private companies is not a good way to attract investment.

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May 20, 2024

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

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May 20, 2024

I do not think it is anywhere near sufficient.

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May 20, 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 20, 2024

the punishment of noncombatant civilians, the killing of aid workers, the ransacking of humanitarian aid convoys with the idea of doing very little to stop it, how can that be sufficient?

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May 20, 2024

I just do not see how the U.S. can say that is enough.

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May 16, 2024

Other nations do that and they have much better health outcome than we do.

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May 16, 2024

When the Houthis started to fire at U.S. and other ships in the Red Sea, we did not have an ambassador in Djibouti.

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May 16, 2024

I'm going to be in Appalachian, Virginia tomorrow visiting the Allegheny Highlands Dental Center.

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May 16, 2024

We need our diplomats out and development experts out in the field showing up, actively engaged, representing the United States.

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May 16, 2024

I want to thank you for your work on Remote Access Medical.

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May 16, 2024

Your confirmation gives those candidates a different level of standing.

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May 16, 2024

the Senate holds on ambassadorial nominees are harming our national interest.

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