Tim Kaine

When we talk about things like externalities and social costs, it can often seem like a theoretical concern ... it is a today issue.

The first climate bill that was introduced in the Senate was a bipartisan bill, John Warner and Joe Lieberman.

I have heard a lot from my constituents about drug shortages...

I'm always reminded of President Reagan saying you do not mess with the American debt.

If the IRA was repealed, we would go back to a situation where the funding would not be there.

I am a public health data geek because, like Senator Hickenlooper, I was a Mayor, Governor, Senator, like the Chair who was a Mayor.

I'm a blue collar kid, we still live in a blue collar community, and I'm thinking about the folks who have the car loans on adjustable, or they have adjustable rate mortgages, they're worried about the interest rates on their student…

I hope as we find a way to a big win in this area, that we could include much more robust data...

What are we doing and what more can we do to try to provide safety for independent journalists in Latin America?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ms. Bennett, good to see you again.

If the IRA was repealed, we would go back to a situation where the funding would not be there.

the reason that I appreciate you doing this hearing is we have proven unable during my time in the Senate to do big meaningful climate legislation in a bipartisan way.

Black lung disease affects those who mine coal.

the reason that I appreciate you doing this hearing is we have proven unable during my time in the Senate to do big meaningful climate legislation in a bipartisan way.

We actually need a lot more resources in order to reach these people.

Given the presence of over 40 million native Spanish speakers here and the inherent linkages we have with the region, given the increasing footprint of both Russia and Chinese efforts in the region, do we have sufficient resources…

Because of what we asked them to do, we are asking them to put themselves in harm's way, and we owe them at least the best protection we can give them.

Many of our allies and partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific, stand on the front lines of the PRC's coercion.

We do not seek conflict with China, but we will defend our security interests, support our allies and partners.

Many of our allies and partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific, stand on the front lines of the PRC's coercion.

We do not seek conflict with China, but we will defend our security interests, support our allies and partners.

We actually need a lot more resources in order to reach these people.

Given the presence of over 40 million native Spanish speakers here and the inherent linkages we have with the region, given the increasing footprint of both Russia and Chinese efforts in the region, do we have sufficient resources…

We will support their ability to make sovereign decisions in line with their interests and values free from external pressure.

If the IRA was repealed, we would go back to a situation where the funding would not be there.