At Large Senate Candidate Q&A

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Being in the right-wing minority, I think it’s unfortunate that someone with the life experience of Senator clarence would be excluded from a committee like the National Security Committee because of political disagreements.

Remember, though, that I am Chairman of the Committee, and I'm known for being pretty right wing when it comes to foreign policy.  I think you read too much into the vote, and, if I remember, he was competing with Andrew, a fellow conservative, for the last spot.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I don't think there's any need for partisan requirements.  The first three committees were done in a non-partisan way, and I wouldn't want to interfere with that.