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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 16, 2023

I never really believed that to be the case. It seems like they are growing closer and closer.

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May 16, 2023

Was that tweet generated by the revelations of all these shocking stories that Justice Thomas refused to disclose?

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May 16, 2023

Was your Fox tweet generated by the revelations that were coming out in that lawsuit?

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May 16, 2023

I never really believed that to be the case. It seems like they are growing closer and closer.

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May 16, 2023

We cannot continue to ask the State Department to fight Russia with one hand tied behind its back.

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May 16, 2023

I want to treat income as income. I want it to be progressive.

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May 16, 2023

Thanks to the witnesses and I'm sorry that I missed the opening discussion.

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May 16, 2023

Which we haven't done much of the time I've been here in the Senate.

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May 16, 2023

We need to tackle the areas that are increasing as a percentage and look for solutions.

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May 16, 2023

I can't imagine the Virginia legislature doing that, or any other legislature.

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May 16, 2023

Non-defense discretionary spending has been decreasing as a percentage of our GDP.

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May 16, 2023

I think that the 300,000 mostly young Russians who have departed the country... is a valuable resource for us

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May 16, 2023

That's one of the most irresponsible actions I've seen in American politics during my lifetime.

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May 16, 2023

We cannot continue to ask the State Department to fight Russia with one hand tied behind its back.

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May 15, 2023

I have been asking about this for years, the increasing closeness of the countries.

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May 15, 2023

I think that the 300,000 mostly young Russians who have departed the country, some to avoid war, but some out of protest over the war, is a valuable resource for us both in terms of understanding more deeply what the internal dynamic is…

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May 15, 2023

This war has shown that Europe is not ready to defend themselves and that the United States must remain committed.

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May 15, 2023

We cannot continue to ask the State Department to fight Russia with one hand tied behind its back.

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May 15, 2023

We have to grow the coalition of countries countering Russia.

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May 15, 2023

There will be a post-Putin Russia.

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May 15, 2023

I think that shapes Putin's calculus about our staying power.

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May 10, 2023

the goal of today's hearing is to find answers and to find solutions

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May 10, 2023

I am grateful that this innovative nonprofit has stepped in to increase competition in the market, ensure people have access, bring more transparency.

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May 10, 2023

I am grateful that this innovative nonprofit has stepped in to increase competition in the market, ensure people have access, bring more transparency.

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May 10, 2023

the net price of insulin has actually decreased, even as the list price has increased

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