Tim Kaine

For the last two years, I have experienced constant nerve tingling, which feels like every nerve in my body has had five cups of coffee.

today, I am introducing legislation to remove ``Robert E. Lee Memorial'' from the official name of Arlington House. This legislation is partially inspired by requests from descendants of General Robert E. Lee and people who were enslaved…

I rise to offer my own thoughts on the Dobbs decision that the Supreme Court rendered a couple of weeks back right after we went into a July Fourth recess. My colleagues were on the floor earlier advocating for a bill that would go after…

I would be very happy to amend my motion to that, if you would find that acceptable.

Then let me ask one final question. If we are able to clear the objections of others, would you agree--at a time that is convenient for the floor leaders of each party--to a recorded vote on the three nominees, if we were able to clear the…

Will the Senator yield for a question? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia.

Yes, move to a final passage vote, on which you would be able to express your views on each of these nominees.

My question was: I believe, in the Armed Services Committee, these three individuals, you supported their nominations for reporting to the floor. And I just want to make sure that I am accurate about that.

Is it the Senator's position today that you do not object to them individually but there are other Members of your caucus who individually object to them?

I will rephrase the question. Do you object to having a vote on them? So, for example, I can modify the motion to suggest to seek unanimous consent that we schedule a vote on these three nominees instead of trying to move them en bloc.

if my colleague from Missouri would yield for a series of questions, I want to make sure that I understand the objection. I certainly understand the objection as indicated with respect to seeking accountability for Afghanistan. I…

I rise and thank my colleague from Hawaii for stating plainly the qualifications of these candidates. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I have had a chance to review their qualifications. And as the father of a U.S. marine, I…

I appreciate the engagement from the Administration with regard to the requirement to consult with this committee on that strategy.

Yesterday, I introduced a resolution calling for a democratic transition in the Republic of Chad.

We will submit it in writing, and in particular, I am aware of some of the analysis of what happened...

Isn't a call for a real commitment to beef up and to ensure that these direct-hires and other important positions get staffed...

The second of the three goals you mentioned in terms of the National Defense Strategy was shoring up partners, and you testified that Niger is the most solid partner in the region.

I look forward to enthusiastically representing and serving the American people as a force multiplier for good to advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities.

The Netherlands was the second country to formally recognize the new American republic, making the U.S.-Dutch connection one of our longest, unbroken, peaceful friendships.

If confirmed, my top bilateral priority will be to continue building our partnership with the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) in the security and economic arenas.

If confirmed, I will work closely with the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom to expose and speak out against Russia's violations of religious freedom.

No one complained that Nicaragua had not been invited, and I found that interesting.

If confirmed, I will work to support all efforts to hold Russia to account for its terrible actions in Ukraine.

Estonia has been a leader in the region's response to Russia's unjust war in Ukraine.

I commend PM Pashinyan's democratic reform efforts, which the United States recognized by inviting Armenia to participate in the Summit for Democracy.