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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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Mar 23, 2023

I want to take a minute to speak against this amendment. This underlying bill is to repeal two war authorizations--one is 32 years old, and one is 20 years old. This amendment would turn 20- and 30-year-old wars into endless wars. The…

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Mar 23, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to consider Rubio Amendment No. 4; that there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the amendment and 60 affirmative votes will be required for adoption, all…

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Mar 23, 2023

This is offered in good faith--and I appreciate my colleague--but it is completely unnecessary for the following reason: The White House and the Department of Justice have both stated, there is no one currently detained pursuant to the…

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Mar 22, 2023

In the Central American area one of the challenges we have is we would like to invest to deal with root causes of immigration, promote stability, economic development, but many of the government partners in that region are not reliable…

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Mar 22, 2023

We are focused on Ukraine, of course, as Russia continues its illegal assault upon the Ukrainian people, and its war crimes.

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Mar 22, 2023

The Administration should stop its dithering and follow the lead of allies like Poland and send the F-16s.

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Mar 22, 2023

Our long-term geostrategic challenge is China.

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Mar 22, 2023

The Administration's budget request is for $2.7 billion in funding for the hemisphere and that is a $430 million, or 21 percent, increase from the FY22 actual levels.

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Mar 22, 2023

I remain concerned this money will be directed towards promoting the Democrat Party's progressive priorities rather than actually countering China.

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Mar 22, 2023

The Administration's budget request is for $2.7 billion in funding for the hemisphere and that is a $430 million, or 21 percent, increase from the FY22 actual levels.

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Mar 22, 2023

Relegating Taiwan to a sliver of $16 million in total FMF funding is unserious and frankly offensive, given the threats emanating from China.

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Mar 22, 2023

Relegating Taiwan to a sliver of $16 million in total FMF funding is unserious and frankly offensive, given the threats emanating from China.

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Mar 22, 2023

I do not believe that such a country... deserves to have F-16s sold to it.

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Mar 22, 2023

I am concerned about providing assistance to the Aliyev regime...

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Mar 22, 2023

Costa Rica, for example, together with South Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, and Zambia are five of the co-hosts for the upcoming round two of the Summit for Democracies.

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Mar 22, 2023

There has to be something to stabilize the security situation before you could get into any meaningful political reform talks, elections, et cetera.

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Mar 22, 2023

I remain concerned this money will be directed towards promoting the Democrat Party's progressive priorities rather than actually countering China.

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Mar 22, 2023

I am sure you are grappling with it--several countries in Central America have either adopted or are considering adopting very stringent laws against foreign NGOs.

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Mar 22, 2023

In some nations like Nicaragua were not just cracking down on NGOs, but kicking them out of the country.

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Mar 22, 2023

I do not believe that such a country... deserves to have F-16s sold to it.

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Mar 22, 2023

President Lopez Obrador is setting the clock back on U.S.-Mexico relations.

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Mar 22, 2023

Costa Rica, for example, together with South Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, and Zambia are five of the co-hosts for the upcoming round two of the Summit for Democracies.

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Mar 22, 2023

President Lopez Obrador is setting the clock back on U.S.-Mexico relations.

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Mar 22, 2023

I am concerned about providing assistance to the Aliyev regime...

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Mar 22, 2023

I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment is to create a new AUMF that does not currently exist. The President has article II powers, and we are defending against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq every day under article II. We…

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