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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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Dec 6, 2023

It is one thing to deal with this behavior when it comes from a nation that we would sort of put into the adversary camp--China, Iran, others.

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Dec 6, 2023

That is why I wrote to the President of Tajikistan expressing my concerns regarding his treatment of political opponents.

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Dec 6, 2023

It denies us the opportunity to hear different views and it compromises our own country.

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Dec 6, 2023

This is just an open invitation to all three of you.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think of Sergei Magnitsky and bringing that cause here to the United States by Bill Browder.

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Dec 6, 2023

More is needed. In the coming days I will be introducing the International Freedom Protection Act.

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Dec 6, 2023

Thank you again. With that, the hearing will stand adjourned.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think of Sergei Magnitsky and bringing that cause here to the United States by Bill Browder.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think of Kara-Murza who is currently in prison in Russia.

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Dec 6, 2023

It denies us the opportunity to hear different views and it compromises our own country.

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Dec 6, 2023

It is also compromising the ability of the nation in which that person comes from, from having the type of participation that is necessary for that country's growth.

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Dec 6, 2023

It is time for us to get creative, too.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think of Kara-Murza who is currently in prison in Russia.

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Dec 6, 2023

It is one thing to deal with this behavior when it comes from a nation that we would sort of put into the adversary camp--China, Iran, others.

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Dec 6, 2023

That is a direct attack at our system of government and it compromises our ability to get objective information.

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Dec 6, 2023

This is just an open invitation to all three of you.

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Dec 6, 2023

Please give us that because I would welcome provisions that could help us deal with this current challenge.

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Dec 6, 2023

It really does present a damning situation where transnational repression is really eating at the core of our own democracy.

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Dec 6, 2023

Thank you again. With that, the hearing will stand adjourned.

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Dec 6, 2023

That is why I wrote to the President of Tajikistan expressing my concerns regarding his treatment of political opponents.

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Dec 5, 2023

This is just an open invitation to all three of you.

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Dec 5, 2023

It denies us the opportunity to hear different views and it compromises our own country.

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Dec 5, 2023

It is one thing to deal with this behavior when it comes from a nation that we would sort of put into the adversary camp--China, Iran, others.

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Dec 5, 2023

That is why I wrote to the President of Tajikistan expressing my concerns regarding his treatment of political opponents.

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Dec 5, 2023

It is time for us to get creative, too.

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