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But to have a Republican chair who is outspoken and strong against the sequester, who has the credentials in military issues - who is going to challenge him?",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":37,"quote_text":38,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":32,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":9},3972053,"As soon as something really bad happens, I guarantee you Congress will act. I absolutely guarantee you Congress will act. 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While the specific origin of this quote is unclear, it reflects Kaine's upbringing and education in a devout Catholic household, where he was taught the value of quiet devotion. As a young adult, Kaine attended Harvard Law School and later worked as a lawyer and civil rights attorney, navigating the complexities of public service and personal faith.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: the Christian tradition, often associated with grand displays of piety, actually warns against such public posturing. This paradox suggests that true faith is not about seeking external validation or admiration, but rather about cultivating a deep, inner relationship with one's spiritual practice.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's social media-driven world, where public personas and spiritual posturing often go hand-in-hand, this insight can be applied by embracing a more humble approach to faith or personal growth. By prioritizing quiet, introspective practice over external validation, individuals can cultivate a more authentic and meaningful relationship with their values and goals.",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":32,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},3972034,"Donald Trump is a guy who has called for privatization of the V.A. That is something that is overwhelmingly rejected by America's veterans. They do not want to go down that path. Do they want improvement? Sure they do. But they don't want risky or radical.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":80,"quote_text":81,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":32,"author":82,"source":83,"quote_tag":84,"commentary":9},3972031,"I was the governor that drew a tough, tough straw. I was governor during the worst recession since the 1930s, and I had to cut $5 billion from the state budget.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":86,"quote_text":87,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":32,"author":88,"source":89,"quote_tag":90,"commentary":9},3972027,"No couples in Virginia can adopt other than a married couple - that's the right policy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":92,"totalPages":93,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":94},1,22,10]