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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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Feb 9, 2023

I have introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Coons and the aim is to allow the United States to quickly appropriate tangible assistance.

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Feb 9, 2023

There has to be a sense that other diplomatic efforts with China all have to involve saying this transgression against people in the U.S. is a red line.

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Feb 9, 2023

There is a famous saying that if you are not at the table; you are on the menu.

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Feb 9, 2023

The Chinese do--actually have imprisoned a number of the family members of American residents who have advocated for Uyghur human rights.

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Feb 8, 2023

There has to be a sense that other diplomatic efforts with China all have to involve saying this transgression against people in the U.S. is a red line.

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Feb 8, 2023

The title of today's hearing is 'Evaluating U.S.-China Policy in an Era of Strategic Competition,' and I think we all know the competition is intense across multiple fronts and in many areas it is more than competition. China is an…

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Feb 8, 2023

The Chinese do--actually have imprisoned a number of the family members of American residents who have advocated for Uyghur human rights.

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Feb 8, 2023

I do not see how we can tolerate a relationship in which the Chinese are targeting American citizens.

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Feb 8, 2023

There is a famous saying that if you are not at the table; you are on the menu.

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Feb 7, 2023

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it recess under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate stands in recess until 8:20 p.m. Thereupon, the Senate, at 6:32 p.m., recessed until 8:20 p.m. and…

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Feb 7, 2023

we will gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20 p.m. to proceed as a body to the House for the State of the Union. ____________________

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Feb 7, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 8:20 p.m. today and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 11; that upon…

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Feb 7, 2023

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for the first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 299) to amend…

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Feb 7, 2023

I have one request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

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Jan 26, 2023

America stands with them. We stand with them in saying 'no' to a vicious autocrat trying to redraw the map of their country by force.

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Jan 26, 2023

America stands with them and we stand with them in saying 'no' to a vicious autocrat trying to redraw the maps of their country by force.

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Jan 26, 2023

if Russia stops fighting, the war ends; if Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends.

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Jan 26, 2023

We will continue to support your heroic efforts to achieve victory.

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Jan 26, 2023

if Russia stops fighting, the war ends; if Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends.

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Jan 26, 2023

We have not only a moral obligation, but a legal obligation to do what we said we would do on December 5, 1995 and we are doing that.

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Jan 26, 2023

We have to just keep monitoring it and I appreciate the witnesses for your answers.

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Jan 26, 2023

I am tired of hearing that. Everyone talks about the need to hand Russia a strategic defeat in Ukraine, but the Administration's policy stopped short of fully supporting that goal.

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Jan 26, 2023

I want to echo his concerns about Russia's footprint in the hemisphere, same as with China.

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Jan 26, 2023

Some observers think that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Maduro's fortunes have improved.

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Jan 26, 2023

Some observers think that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Maduro's fortunes have improved.

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