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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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Jul 19, 2023

this is an amendment dealing with the power of the NATO alliance. We have seen since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine that NATO allows the democracies to link arms and stand courageously against an illegal invasion of Ukraine by the…

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Jul 19, 2023

might I ask how much time I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. One minute and 17 seconds.

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Jul 19, 2023

I rise to discuss an amendment we will vote on later. When we vote on it, it is 1 minute a side, and I think it might take a couple of more minutes to explain a vote on NATO that is very powerful. A few years ago, people were questioning…

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Jul 19, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 429

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Jul 19, 2023

On the constitutional argument, my colleagues, this very question came before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1979. President Carter terminated a Taiwan-related treaty and was sued by Senator Goldwater and others. The case went…

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Jul 19, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that there be 6 minutes equally divided prior to a vote on the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 12, 2023

I rise today to talk about a crisis in our military leadership driven by one of my Senate colleague's decision to place a blanket hold on now more than 250 apolitical nominations of senior military officers. The senior Senator from Alabama…

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Jun 21, 2023

We've taken action and we can debate too hot, too cold, just right, more steps to take.

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Jun 21, 2023

We're talking about disclosure. We're not talking about silencing anyone.

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Jun 21, 2023

I don't think you can analogize NAACP members in the Alabama of the 1950s and their need for protection from criminal prosecution to wealthy individuals who want to support often untrue political ads without their name being associated…

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Jun 21, 2023

I don't think you can analogize NAACP members in the Alabama of the 1950s and their need for protection from criminal prosecution to wealthy individuals who want to support often untrue political ads without their name being associated…

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Jun 21, 2023

today, I am introducing legislation to remove ``Robert E. Lee Memorial'' from the official name of Arlington House. This legislation is partially inspired by requests from descendants of General Robert E. Lee and people who were enslaved…

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Jun 21, 2023

We're talking about disclosure. We're not talking about silencing anyone.

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Jun 21, 2023

We've taken action and we can debate too hot, too cold, just right, more steps to take.

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Jun 20, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act... rockets the United States ahead in climate leadership.

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Jun 20, 2023

I don't think you can analogize NAACP members in the Alabama of the 1950s and their need for protection from criminal prosecution to wealthy individuals who want to support often untrue political ads without their name being associated…

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Jun 20, 2023

We're talking about disclosure. We're not talking about silencing anyone.

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Jun 20, 2023

It's not like Congress has just basically accepted the disinformation and gridlocked.

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Jun 20, 2023

The bipartisan infrastructure bill... makes significant investments in all kinds of infrastructure.

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Jun 8, 2023

young people have the power to change the reality if you link arms and band together

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Jun 8, 2023

you can link arms and you can change the world and feel a lot better about the world that you are living in.

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Jun 8, 2023

Young people feeling depressed about the future of the world, feeling hopeless has many causes, but to some degree you probably feel that way because you think adults have let you down.

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Jun 8, 2023

Young people feeling depressed about the future of the world, feeling hopeless has many causes, but to some degree you probably feel that way because you think adults have let you down.

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Jun 8, 2023

I have seven requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jun 8, 2023

I rise today to talk about a tragedy that happened in Richmond a couple of days ago at the Altria center, in the heart of our city, when gun violence erupted right at the end of the graduation ceremony for the 2023 graduating class of…

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