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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.
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…
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.
very briefly, as I know we are about to begin the vote, the Paul amendment is just one that is based on a sentiment that I think many of us agree with--that the 2001 authorization needs revision. He proposes to repeal it but not for 6…
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…
There has to be something to stabilize the security situation before you could get into any meaningful political reform talks, elections, et cetera.
We are focused on Ukraine, of course, as Russia continues its illegal assault upon the Ukrainian people, and its war crimes.
there is a significant crackdown on press freedom in India. It is the world's largest democracy, but this is very, very troubling.
What we want to do and see... is to follow up on a lot of the work that was done at the first summit to demonstrate that there are concrete results coming out of these countries coming together.
Relegating Taiwan to a sliver of $16 million in total FMF funding is unserious and frankly offensive, given the threats emanating from China.
the recent action taken by the Knesset really just yesterday that rolled back the agreement made more than 20 years ago by Israel to evacuate four settlements was inconsistent with the obligations that the Government of Israel has taken on…
The Administration should stop its dithering and follow the lead of allies like Poland and send the F-16s.
There has to be something to stabilize the security situation before you could get into any meaningful political reform talks, elections, et cetera.
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.
we be prepared, fully prepared, if China provides material military support to Russia to work in concert with our allies to immediately impose very tough economic sanctions
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…
some nations like Nicaragua were not just cracking down on NGOs, but kicking them out of the country.
I remain concerned this money will be directed towards promoting the Democrat Party's progressive priorities rather than actually countering China.
several countries in Central America have either adopted or are considering adopting very stringent laws against foreign NGOs.
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.
to my colleague from Indiana, I am so glad to be on the floor with you as we approach a most historic vote, a vote that has not been conducted in the Senate since 1971, a vote to repeal a war authorization. We will start the first…
I ask unanimous consent that I and then Senator Menendez be permitted to complete our remarks prior to the opening of the first vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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