Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Express Support For Confirmation Of Elizabeth Dillon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine expressed their support for Elizabeth K. Dillon, nominee to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, as the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to consider her nomination. "Elizabeth is exceptionally well qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a judge for the Western District of Virginia. She possesses the experience, integrity, temperament and expertise that we expect of … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Kaine Statement of Support for Confirmation of Elizabeth Dillon
Madame Chair and Minority Leader Grassley, I support the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. I am happy the Judiciary Committee has taken the initial step toward confirming the first female judge for this court. Elizabeth Dillon's career reflects a dedication to the law that has focused on employment issues, civil rights, and local government that will serve her well as a federal district court judge. She boasts extremely … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Statement On US-China Agreement To Control Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the agreement announced by the United States and China today to control carbon pollution through clean energy cooperation: "The United States has taken bold steps to reduce carbon pollution through technology innovation and smart incentives to get cleaner and more efficient with energy, yet we know other countries must follow suit. Today we heard that China - the world's most populous country and most heavy carbon … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Discusses Urgent Need for a Debate and Vote on an Authorization for use of Military Force Against ISIL at Woodrow Wilson Center Event
Full Transcript: Thank you and good morning! If past history is any guide, I'm hoping that a lame session will be followed by a virile duck, so that is my hope for the next two months. I want to thank Jane for the introduction and the opportunity to be here with Jim and Jack to talk about an issue that I'm very passionate about. Hard to say everything I want to say in ten minutes, but let me try to just say three things. First, and I never do this, I'm going to talk a little bit about why … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Statement On Roanoke Amtrak Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on Governor Terry McAuliffe's announcement that construction on Amtrak service to Roanoke will begin immediately: "I'm pleased to see we are another step closer to passenger rail service in Roanoke. As Governor, I was proud of our work to extend Amtrak service to Lynchburg, and I can't wait to ride it to Roanoke in just over two years. I'm grateful for the efforts of Governor McAuliffe, Senator John Edwards, former … Continue Reading
November 11, 2014
Kaine Statement On Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day 2014: "As I march in the Tidewater Veterans Day Parade, I'll be thinking about the service of every generation of American veterans - the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our nation and promote the values we hold dear. We also pay tribute, after 13 years of war, to all those who have served in the military since September 11, 2001. During this time, … Continue Reading
November 07, 2014
Kaine Statement Urging Congressional Leaders To Commit To Debate And Vote On AUMF In Lame Duck Session
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today: "The President's decision to authorize 1,500 more U.S. troops to deploy to Iraq in non-combat roles is another reminder why we need to debate and vote on a new Authorization for Use of Military Force to combat ISIL as soon as possible in the lame duck … Continue Reading
November 06, 2014
Kaine Urges Federal Officials To Support Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine wrote to the heads of eleven federal agencies and departments, including the Departments of Defense, Energy and Transportation, asking them to support a pilot program aimed at coordinating the response to the challenges that sea level rise and recurrent flooding pose to the Hampton Roads region. The two-year pilot program, which was unveiled by Old Dominion University (ODU) this summer, would involve collaboration by a team of federal, … Continue Reading
November 05, 2014
Kaine Statement On President Obama’s Support For New AUMF To Combat ISIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement on the President's comments in a news conference earlier today: "I welcome President Obama's remarks today about the importance of working in a bipartisan manner with Congress on a positive agenda for the American people. While there are many important issues to tackle in 2015 under new Senate leadership, we … Continue Reading
October 28, 2014
Kaine Congratulates Tunisians On Successful Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement on Tunisia's parliamentary elections: "On October 26th, Tunisian voters went to the ballot box to elect a new parliament, embracing democracy and setting an example for the region. The elections marked a milestone in Tunisia's political transition and a victory for national unity. I want to especially … Continue Reading
October 22, 2014
Kaine Applauds $3 Million Grant For Scott County Telephone Cooperative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement applauding today's announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that Scott County Telephone Cooperative (SCTC) will receive a $3,000,000 Community Connect Grant to establish a broadband network in Caney Ridge and the surrounding area in Dickenson County. Kaine wrote to the Rural Utilities Service in August urging USDA to award SCTC the grant. "This major investment in broadband development will improve … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
Warner, Kaine Request Update On Virginia Hospitals’ Ebola Response Preparedness & Needs From Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sent letters to Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services William Hazel and President and CEO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Sean Connaughton requesting information on what is being done to ensure Virginia hospitals and health professionals have the supplies, training and information they need to effectively identify and treat any patients who present symptoms of Ebola. The Senators asked … Continue Reading
October 16, 2014
Kaine Concludes Trip To India, Afghanistan, Pakistan And Qatar
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, have returned from a nine-day visit across the Middle East and South Asia that included stops in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Qatar. "The opportunity to meet face-to-face with top government officials, … Continue Reading
October 15, 2014
In Qatar, Senators Kaine, King Meet With Prime Minister And Visit Al Udeid Air Base, Discuss Operations Against ISIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Capping a nine-day visit across the region that included stops in India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Angus King traveled to Qatar, where they met with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani and visited Al Udeid Air Base, home of the Combined Air and Space Operations Center (CAOC) which functions as the "nerve center" for the ongoing air campaign against ISIL in Iraq and Syria and for Operation Enduring Freedom in … Continue Reading
October 14, 2014
In Pakistan, Kaine, King Discuss Regional Security With Senior Government Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, were in Pakistan October 12-14 to meet with U.S. Embassy officials as well as high-level Pakistani officials. The Senators met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Advisor … Continue Reading
October 12, 2014
In Afghanistan, Kaine, King Meet With President Ghani & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, were in Afghanistan the past two days to visit with U.S. troops and U.S. Embassy personnel, as well as meet the leaders of the new Afghan government. The Senators were the first members of Congress to meet with … Continue Reading
October 10, 2014
Senators Kaine, King Conclude Four-Day Visit To India
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, wrapped a four-day visit to India that included stops in New Delhi and Mumbai. In New Delhi, the senators met with senior Indian defense and foreign affairs officials, including National Security Advisor … Continue Reading
October 09, 2014
Kaine, Forbes And Hurt Send Letter To Secretary Kerry Urging Action On Foreign Affairs Security Training Center At Fort Pickett
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In light of the recent attack against the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rep. J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) and Rep. Robert Hurt (VA-05) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry requesting action on the long-awaited construction of a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) at Fort Pickett, Virginia. In April 2014, the State Department reaffirmed its earlier decision in 2011 to locate such a facility at Fort Pickett. Unfortunately over the past … Continue Reading
October 07, 2014
Senators Kaine, King Arrive In India
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Angus King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, have arrived in India. Their visit, October 7-11, includes stops in New Delhi and Mumbai and comes on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States last week. In New Delhi, the … Continue Reading
October 06, 2014
Kaine Statement On Supreme Court Clearing Path For Same-Sex Marriages In VA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision not to review same-sex marriage cases in Virginia and four other states, clearing the way for same-sex marriages to begin taking place in the Commonwealth: "In letting the Fourth Circuit's decision stand, the Supreme Court has given loving couples across the Commonwealth the freedom to marry. I join countless Virginians in celebrating the end of the discriminatory constitutional … Continue Reading
