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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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Feb 28, 2024

The Biden administration's policy of diplomacy without pressure, of talks without the credible threat of military force is failing.

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Feb 28, 2024

It is obvious to me and to a plurality of the American people that President Biden has not been aggressive enough in his dealings with Iran.

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Feb 28, 2024

Every Democrat supported it. Every Republican opposed it.

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Feb 28, 2024

The Biden administration's policy of diplomacy without pressure, of talks without the credible threat of military force is failing.

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Feb 28, 2024

It is obvious to me and to a plurality of the American people that President Biden has not been aggressive enough in his dealings with Iran.

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Feb 28, 2024

I expressed my support for Senator Murphy and Senator Kaine's concerns that there needs to be an AUMF in regards to our military operations in the Red Sea.

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Feb 28, 2024

I believe we need to do everything in our power to protect our allies and the United States from the Iranian threat.

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Feb 28, 2024

Every Democrat voted for it. Every Republican voted against it.

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Feb 28, 2024

Every Democrat supported it. Every Republican opposed it.

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Feb 27, 2024

The American Rescue Plan...protected the pensions of 2 million workers.

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Feb 27, 2024

Houthi behavior is abhorrent but I have got to admit I have grave skepticism about what we are doing right now.

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Feb 27, 2024

Every Democrat voted for it. Every Republican voted against it.

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Feb 27, 2024

If we believe this is a just military action, and I do, then we should authorize it.

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Feb 27, 2024

The Constitution requires Congress to authorize acts of war. Period. Stop.

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Feb 27, 2024

I have argued that it was a catastrophic mistake for the United States and our Arab partners to be part of this conflict.

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Feb 27, 2024

The American Rescue Plan was the first piece of legislation that was passed under the Biden Administration of the 117th Congress and my colleagues were here, and it passed by one vote, one vote.

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Feb 27, 2024

The Constitution requires Congress to authorize acts of war. Period. Stop.

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Feb 27, 2024

If we believe this is a just military action, and I do, then we should authorize it.

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Feb 27, 2024

Peace will only come through political reconciliation.

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Feb 27, 2024

Houthi behavior is abhorrent but I have got to admit I have grave skepticism about what we are doing right now.

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Feb 27, 2024

I believe that a tailored, time bound congressional authorization is not just nice to have, it is required.

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Feb 27, 2024

I believe that a tailored, time bound congressional authorization is not just nice to have, it is required.

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Feb 27, 2024

I have argued that it was a catastrophic mistake for the United States and our Arab partners to be part of this conflict.

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