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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 2, 2023

It is not the United States that seeks to change that status quo and we oppose any unilateral efforts to do so.

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May 2, 2023

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

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May 2, 2023

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

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May 2, 2023

It is not a tomorrow issue or it is not somebody else's issue. It is theirs.

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May 2, 2023

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.

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May 2, 2023

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

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May 2, 2023

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.

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May 2, 2023

It is not the United States that seeks to change that status quo and we oppose any unilateral efforts to do so.

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May 2, 2023

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

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May 2, 2023

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

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May 1, 2023

we will take the steps that we need to defend our allies and the American people, and I think in a nutshell that is what the Washington Declaration means.

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May 1, 2023

we will also continue to implement and to expand the sanctions regime that is imposed on North Korea and we will continue to impose costs for their irresponsible behavior.

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Apr 26, 2023

The two areas of the state that are seeing it the most... are the Hampton Roads area, which is so vulnerable to sea level rise, and the Appalachian area, which because of the narrowness of the valleys is really vulnerable to intense…

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Apr 26, 2023

Virginia's a state that really sees a lot of climate effects, and it's interesting that over my time in public life, the dialogue in Virginia has gone from likely effects in the near future to today.

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Apr 26, 2023

We're perfectly fine with it. Helps us with climate and we're really proud to be producing more battery-powered heavy duty trucks than any state in the country.

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Apr 26, 2023

That really disempowers committee members.

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Apr 26, 2023

This is one of these days where I have made four committee hearings between 9:30 and 11:45.

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Apr 26, 2023

Members should get that information and there should not be a reluctance to produce it.

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Apr 26, 2023

We're perfectly fine with it. Helps us with climate and we're really proud to be producing more battery-powered heavy duty trucks than any state in the country.

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Apr 26, 2023

What more can local, state and federal agencies do together to deal with this heat island issue, which would have a whole range of health effects on people's livelihoods?

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Apr 26, 2023

These countries have been devastated by the pandemic. They are trying to climb out of a true economic crisis.

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Apr 26, 2023

nothing is more frustrating than to be a U.S. senator and to request information about a committee that you sit on and to not be given the information

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Apr 26, 2023

When I have a Republican witness who suddenly seems to be against all of the above, I'm curious.

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Apr 26, 2023

These countries have been devastated by the pandemic. They are trying to climb out of a true economic crisis.

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Apr 26, 2023

What more can local, state and federal agencies do together to deal with this heat island issue, which would have a whole range of health effects on people's livelihoods?

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