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Tim Kaine: “In February of that year, I sent a letter to President Biden…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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And we, we do believe we'll get more Republicans on the Israel arms transfers. Chris, the first time we did this was in November of 2024. In February of that year, I sent a letter to President Biden and said we should continue to provide Israel with defensive support so they can protect civilians from threat, but no more offensive weapons. because those offensive weapons are killing civilians in Gaza, in Lebanon now and in other locations. Let's reduce civilian deaths. That first vote In November of 2024, we got 17 votes. (04:58–05:12)

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Asserts that Tim Kaine sent a letter to President Biden advocating for defensive support to Israel but no offensive weapons.

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